CVE-2007-2181 in FM Manager
Summary
by MITRE
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin/login.php in Webinsta FM Manager 0.1.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the absolute_path parameter, a different product and vector than CVE-2005-0748.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/08/2024
The vulnerability described in CVE-2007-2181 represents a critical remote file inclusion flaw in the Webinsta FM Manager version 0.1.4 and earlier. This vulnerability specifically affects the admin/login.php component of the application, creating a pathway for remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code on the target system. The flaw manifests through the absolute_path parameter which accepts user-supplied URL inputs without proper validation or sanitization, allowing malicious actors to inject external URLs that get included and executed as PHP code.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability follows a classic remote file inclusion pattern where an attacker crafts a malicious URL and passes it through the absolute_path parameter to the vulnerable login.php script. When the application processes this parameter, it treats the supplied URL as a valid file path and attempts to include and execute the remote content, effectively allowing the attacker to run arbitrary code on the server with the privileges of the web application. This vulnerability is categorized under CWE-88 as Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command, and more specifically aligns with CWE-94 for Arbitrary Code Execution via Untrusted Input.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and far-reaching within the context of web application security. Successful exploitation provides attackers with complete control over the affected server, enabling them to execute commands, access sensitive data, modify content, and potentially establish persistent backdoors. The vulnerability affects not just the specific Webinsta FM Manager application but also represents a broader class of security flaws that have been consistently identified in web applications. The attack vector differs from CVE-2005-0748, which indicates this is a distinct vulnerability requiring separate mitigation strategies, though both fall under the category of remote code execution through file inclusion mechanisms.
Organizations utilizing Webinsta FM Manager versions 0.1.4 or earlier must implement immediate mitigations to address this vulnerability. The primary remediation approach involves updating to a patched version of the application where the absolute_path parameter is properly validated and sanitized. Additionally, input validation should be enforced at multiple layers including application-level filtering of URL parameters, implementation of allowlists for acceptable file paths, and disabling of remote file inclusion features when possible. Security configurations should also include restricting file inclusion capabilities through php.ini settings and implementing web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious URL patterns. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 for Exploit Public-Facing Application, emphasizing the need for comprehensive application security testing and regular vulnerability assessments to identify similar remote code execution vectors in other web applications.