mcNews 1.0/1.1/1.1a/1.2/1.3 install.php file inclusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in mcNews 1.0/1.1/1.1a/1.2/1.3. The affected element is an unknown function of the file install.php. The manipulation results in file inclusion. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2005-0800. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in mcNews 1.0/1.1/1.1a/1.2/1.3. Affected is an unknown code block of the file install.php. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a file inclusion vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-73. The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in install.php in mcNews 1.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the l parameter to reference a URL on a remote web server that contains the code, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-0720.

The weakness was shared 05/02/2005 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2005-0800 since 03/20/2005. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:install.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (19726), Exploit-DB (25232), SecurityFocus (BID 12835†) and Secunia (SA14528†). The entry VDB-24063 is related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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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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03/08/2005 🔍
03/17/2005 +9 days 🔍
03/20/2005 +3 days 🔍
05/02/2005 +43 days 🔍
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03/10/2015 +3599 days 🔍
08/17/2025 +3812 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2005-0800 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-0800
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-24624
X-Force: 19726 - mcNews install.php script PHP file include
SecurityFocus: 12835 - McNews Install.PHP Arbitrary File Include Vulnerability
Secunia: 14528 - mcNews Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical

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

Created: 03/10/2015 23:05
Updated: 08/17/2025 00:43
Changes: 03/10/2015 23:05 (51), 07/07/2018 10:09 (7), 08/17/2025 00:43 (27)
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Cache ID: 216:B74:103

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