cpCommerce 0.5f _functions.php prefix code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in cpCommerce 0.5f. This affects an unknown part of the file _functions.php. The manipulation of the argument prefix results in code injection. This vulnerability was named CVE-2003-1500. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in cpCommerce 0.5f. It has been classified as critical. Affected is some unknown functionality of the file _functions.php. The manipulation of the argument prefix with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in _functions.php in cpCommerce 0.5f allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the prefix parameter.

The weakness was presented 12/31/2003 by Astharot with Zone-H (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2003-1500 since 10/25/2007. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.

By approaching the search of inurl:_functions.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 11439 (CPCommerce Functions Remote File Include Vulnerability).

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (13457) and SecurityFocus (BID 8851†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven
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Timelineinfo

10/19/2003 🔍
12/31/2003 +73 days 🔍
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10/25/2007 +1394 days 🔍
09/26/2014 +2528 days 🔍
07/13/2025 +3943 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Astharot
Organization: Zone-H
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2003-1500 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-1500
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-21408
X-Force: 13457 - cpCommerce _functions.php script PHP file include
SecurityFocus: 8851 - CPCommerce Functions Remote File Include Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 09/26/2014 17:20
Updated: 07/13/2025 21:46
Changes: 09/26/2014 17:20 (50), 06/17/2018 09:39 (6), 07/13/2025 21:46 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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