phpMyFAQ 1.3.12 index.php action path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in phpMyFAQ 1.3.12 and classified as problematic. Impacted is an unknown function of the file index.php. The manipulation of the argument action results in path traversal. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2004-2255. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in phpMyFAQ 1.3.12 (Content Management System). Affected is an unknown code of the file index.php. The manipulation of the argument action with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

Directory traversal vulnerability in phpMyFAQ 1.3.12 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, and possibly execute local PHP files, via the action variable, which is used as part of a template filename.

The bug was discovered 05/16/2004. The weakness was published 05/18/2004 by Stefan Esser (e-matters) (Website). The advisory is shared for download at security.e-matters.de. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2004-2255 since 07/17/2005. The exploitability is told to be easy. 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 T1006.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 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. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 14258 (phpMyFAQ index.php action Parameter Local File Inclusion), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and running in the context r.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (16177), Tenable (14258), SecurityFocus (BID 10374†), OSVDB (6300†) and Secunia (SA11640†). Similar entry is available at VDB-23161. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

VulDB Base Score: 6.5
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Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Nessus ID: 14258
Nessus Name: phpMyFAQ index.php action Parameter Local File Inclusion
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OpenVAS ID: 14258
OpenVAS Name: phpMyFAQ action parameter arbitrary file disclosure vulnerability
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Recommended: Upgrade
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05/18/2004 +2 days 🔍
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05/21/2004 +3 days 🔍
08/11/2004 +81 days 🔍
08/18/2004 +7 days 🔍
12/31/2004 +135 days 🔍
07/17/2005 +198 days 🔍
03/09/2015 +3522 days 🔍
05/24/2019 +1537 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: security.e-matters.de
Researcher: Stefan Esser (e-matters)
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2004-2255 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-2255
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-23160
X-Force: 16177
SecurityFocus: 10374 - phpMyFAQ Action Parameter Arbitrary File Disclosure Vulnerability
Secunia: 11640
OSVDB: 6300 - phpMyFAQ index.php action Parameter Local File Inclusion
SecurityTracker: 1010190
Vulnerability Center: 5098 - phpMyFAQ Allows Information Disclosure, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/09/2015 16:19
Updated: 05/24/2019 09:45
Changes: 03/09/2015 16:19 (77), 05/24/2019 09:45 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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