runCMS 1.1/1.1a/1.2 class.forumposts.php bbPath[path] path traversal

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A vulnerability was found in runCMS 1.1/1.1a/1.2. It has been rated as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the file class.forumposts.php. Performing a manipulation of the argument bbPath[path] results in path traversal. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-1793. In addition, an exploit is available.

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A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in runCMS 1.1/1.1a/1.2 (Content Management System). This affects an unknown function of the file class.forumposts.php. The manipulation of the argument bbPath[path] 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, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Directory traversal vulnerability in runCMS 1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the bbPath[path] parameter to (1) class.forumposts.php and (2) forumpollrenderer.php. NOTE: this issue is closely related to CVE-2006-0659.

The weakness was presented 04/17/2006 by rgod as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2006-1793 since 04/17/2006. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:class.forumposts.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 vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 16578†). See VDB-28686 for similar entry. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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• Content Management System

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• runCMS

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• 1.1
• 1.1a
• 1.2

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• free

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Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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