CVE-2008-2883 in Jamroom
Summary
by MITRE
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include/plugins/jrBrowser/payment.php in Jamroom 3.3.0 through 3.3.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the jamroom[jm_dir] parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/29/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-2883 represents a critical remote file inclusion flaw in Jamroom version 3.3.0 through 3.3.5, specifically within the jrBrowser payment plugin. This vulnerability resides in the payment.php file located at include/plugins/jrBrowser/payment.php and constitutes a serious security weakness that enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code on affected systems. The flaw manifests when the application fails to properly validate or sanitize user input passed through the jamroom[jm_dir] parameter, creating an opportunity for malicious actors to inject and execute unauthorized code.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability follows a classic remote file inclusion pattern where an attacker manipulates the jamroom[jm_dir] parameter to reference malicious URLs containing PHP payloads. When the vulnerable application processes this parameter without adequate input validation, it includes and executes the remote file, effectively allowing the attacker to gain arbitrary code execution capabilities on the target server. This type of vulnerability is categorized under CWE-88 as improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command and falls within the broader category of CWE-94, which addresses improper control of generation of code, or Code Injection. The vulnerability demonstrates a fundamental lack of input sanitization and proper parameter validation mechanisms within the application's security architecture.
The operational impact of CVE-2008-2883 is severe and multifaceted, potentially allowing attackers to establish persistent backdoors, exfiltrate sensitive data, compromise user accounts, and use the compromised server as a launch point for further attacks within the network. The vulnerability can be exploited without authentication, making it particularly dangerous as it allows attackers to gain full control over the affected system. This type of vulnerability directly maps to ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for command and scripting interpreter and T1078.004 for valid accounts, as attackers can leverage the executed code to maintain persistence and move laterally within compromised environments. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that Jamroom is a content management system that typically handles sensitive user information and business-critical data.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on immediate patching of the affected Jamroom versions, implementing proper input validation and sanitization mechanisms, and applying web application firewalls to detect and block malicious requests. Organizations should implement strict parameter validation for all user-supplied inputs, particularly those used in file inclusion operations, and employ secure coding practices that prevent dynamic file inclusion based on untrusted input. The remediation process must include comprehensive code review to identify similar patterns throughout the application, as well as implementing proper access controls and monitoring mechanisms to detect anomalous file inclusion activities. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing the principle of least privilege for web applications and regularly conduct security assessments to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities in their software ecosystems.