CVE-2010-2126 in Snipe Gallery
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Snipe Gallery 3.1.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the cfg_admin_path parameter to (1) index.php, (2) view.php, (3) image.php, (4) search.php, (5) admin/index.php, (6) admin/gallery/index.php, (7) admin/gallery/view.php, (8) admin/gallery/gallery.php, (9) admin/gallery/image.php, and (10) admin/gallery/crop.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/23/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2010-2126 represents a critical remote file inclusion flaw in Snipe Gallery version 3.1.5, classified under CWE-88 due to improper handling of user-supplied input in the cfg_admin_path parameter. This vulnerability exists across multiple entry points within the application's administrative and public interfaces, creating a widespread attack surface that allows malicious actors to inject and execute arbitrary PHP code on the target server. The flaw stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly filter or escape user-provided URLs, enabling attackers to manipulate the application's behavior through crafted HTTP requests.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker crafts a malicious URL and passes it as the cfg_admin_path parameter to any of the listed PHP files. The application processes this input without adequate security checks, directly incorporating the provided URL into file inclusion operations. This allows the attacker to reference remote files hosted on external servers, potentially containing malicious PHP code that gets executed within the context of the web application. The vulnerability affects both the public-facing components such as index.php, view.php, and image.php, as well as the administrative interfaces including admin/index.php and various gallery management scripts, demonstrating the comprehensive nature of the flaw.
The operational impact of CVE-2010-2126 extends beyond simple code execution to encompass complete system compromise and potential data breach scenarios. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to establish persistent backdoors, exfiltrate sensitive data, perform privilege escalation, or use the compromised server as a launchpad for further attacks within the network infrastructure. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1505.003 for PHP remote file inclusion, which is categorized under the broader domain of Application Layer Protocol and Web Application Attacks. This weakness can lead to unauthorized access to the web server, potentially compromising all files and data stored within the application's directory structure.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate implementation of input validation and sanitization measures across all affected entry points. Security professionals should implement strict parameter validation that rejects any input containing suspicious URL patterns or protocols such as http, https, or ftp. The application should be updated to version 3.1.6 or later, which includes proper input sanitization and removal of the vulnerable file inclusion mechanisms. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls can provide additional defense-in-depth by blocking suspicious URL patterns and monitoring for known exploit signatures. Organizations should also implement proper access controls and authentication mechanisms to limit exposure of administrative interfaces, while conducting regular security audits to identify similar vulnerabilities in other legacy applications. The remediation process should include comprehensive code review to ensure no other similar remote file inclusion vulnerabilities exist within the application's codebase.