MyBB 1.0.2 plugin path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in MyBB 1.0.2. This affects an unknown function. This manipulation of the argument plugin causes path traversal. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2006-0494. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in MyBB 1.0.2 (Content Management System). Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing. The manipulation of the argument plugin with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Directory traversal vulnerability in MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) 1.02 allows local users with MyBB administrative privileges to include and possibly execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences and a nul (%00) character in the plugin parameter.

The weakness was released 01/31/2006 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2006-0494 since 01/31/2006. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Required for exploitation is a single authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1006 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

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 vulnerability database at X-Force (24461). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-28532. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Unproven

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OpenVAS ID: 57831
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1254-1 (bind9)
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03/12/2015 +3327 days 🔍
04/30/2019 +1510 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: mybb.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2006-0494 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-0494
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-28531
X-Force: 24461 - MyBB admin/plugins.php file include

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 11:11
Updated: 04/30/2019 09:30
Changes: 03/12/2015 11:11 (49), 04/30/2019 09:30 (6)
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Cache ID: 216:9BA:103

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