Unclassified NewsBoard up to 1.6.1 unb_lib/abbc.conf.php ABBC[Config][smileset] path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Unclassified NewsBoard up to 1.6.1. It has been classified as problematic. This impacts an unknown function in the library unb_lib/abbc.conf.php. This manipulation of the argument ABBC[Config][smileset] causes path traversal. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2006-2405. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Unclassified NewsBoard up to 1.6.1 (Forum Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block in the library unb_lib/abbc.conf.php. The manipulation of the argument ABBC[Config][smileset] 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 unb_lib/abbc.conf.php in Unclassified NewsBoard (UNB) 1.6.1 patch 1 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences and a trailing null byte (%00) in the ABBC[Config][smileset] parameter to unb_lib/abbc.css.php.

The weakness was shared 05/11/2006 by rgod (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at newsboard.unclassified.de. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2006-2405 since 05/15/2006. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1006 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

A public exploit has been developed by rgod and been published before and not just after the advisory. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:unb_lib/abbc.conf.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 Exploit-DB (1777), SecurityFocus (BID 17947†), OSVDB (25494†) and Secunia (SA20090†). The entry VDB-30260 is related to this item. 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: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: rgod
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: newsboard.unclassified.de
Researcher: rgod
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-2405 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-2405
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-30259
X-Force: 26507
SecurityFocus: 17947 - Unclassified NewsBoard ABBC.CSS.PHP Local File Include Vulnerability
Secunia: 20090
OSVDB: 25494 - Unclassified NewsBoard unb_lib/abbc.css.php Multiple Parameter Local File Inclusion
Vupen: ADV-2006-1782

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

Created: 03/12/2015 12:19
Updated: 07/12/2021 10:21
Changes: 03/12/2015 12:19 (54), 08/21/2017 10:25 (12), 07/12/2021 10:21 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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