Zikula Application Framework up to 1.3.6 index.php zikulaMobileTheme code injection

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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Zikula Application Framework up to 1.3.6. This impacts an unknown function of the file index.php. The manipulation of the argument zikulaMobileTheme leads to code injection. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2014-2293. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability was found in Zikula Application Framework up to 1.3.6 and classified as critical. This issue affects an unknown functionality of the file index.php. The manipulation of the argument zikulaMobileTheme with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Zikula Application Framework before 1.3.7 build 11 allows remote attackers to conduct PHP object injection attacks and delete arbitrary files or execute arbitrary PHP code via crafted serialized data in the (1) authentication_method_ser or (2) authentication_info_ser parameter to index.php, or (3) zikulaMobileTheme parameter to index.php.

The bug was discovered 03/10/2014. The weakness was published 03/26/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-2293 since 03/06/2014. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1477 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:index.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

Upgrading to version 1.3.7 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (104336†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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• Zikula

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• Application Framework

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• 1.3.0
• 1.3.1
• 1.3.2
• 1.3.3
• 1.3.4
• 1.3.5
• 1.3.6

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Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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