Opt-X 0.7.2 header.php systempath file inclusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Opt-X 0.7.2. This impacts an unknown function of the file header.php. This manipulation of the argument systempath causes file inclusion. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2004-2368. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Opt-X 0.7.2. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the file header.php. The manipulation of the argument systempath with an unknown input leads to a file inclusion vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-73. The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in header.php in Opt-X 0.7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the systempath parameter.

The weakness was presented 12/31/2004 with Zone-H (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at opt-x.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2004-2368 since 08/16/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:header.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 12025 (Opt-X header.php Remote File Include Vulnerability).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 2575.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (15296), Exploit-DB (23750), SecurityFocus (BID 9732†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-3903†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: File inclusion
CWE: CWE-73
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Snort ID: 2575
Snort Message: SERVER-WEBAPP Opt-X header.php remote file include attempt
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02/24/2004 🔍
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03/03/2004 +8 days 🔍
12/31/2004 +303 days 🔍
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08/16/2005 +228 days 🔍
03/09/2015 +3492 days 🔍
07/05/2025 +3771 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: opt-x.org
Organization: Zone-H
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2004-2368 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-2368
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-23263
X-Force: 15296
SecurityFocus: 9732 - Opt-X header.php Remote File Include Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 3903 - Opt-X header.php Enables Illegal PHP File Include, High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/09/2015 16:19
Updated: 07/05/2025 22:42
Changes: 03/09/2015 16:19 (58), 05/20/2019 11:40 (5), 02/01/2025 12:41 (27), 07/05/2025 22:42 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:0DB:103

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