PHORUM up to 5.1.13 common.php PHORUM[http_path] file inclusion ⚔ [Disputed]

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in PHORUM up to 5.1.13. It has been rated as critical. Impacted is an unknown function of the file common.php. Performing a manipulation of the argument PHORUM[http_path] results in file inclusion. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2006-3053. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is still unclear if this vulnerability genuinely exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in PHORUM up to 5.1.13 (Forum Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown function of the file common.php. The manipulation of the argument PHORUM[http_path] 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. The summary by CVE is:

** DISPUTED ** PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in common.php in PHORUM 5.1.13 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the PHORUM[http_path] parameter. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by the vendor, who states "common.php is checked on the very first line of non-comment code that it is not being called directly. It has been this way in all 5.x version of Phorum." CVE analysis concurs with the vendor.

The weakness was shared 06/16/2006 by ERNE (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2006-3053 since 06/16/2006. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment. By approaching the search of inurl:common.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 (27064) and SecurityFocus (BID 16977†). The entry VDB-29142 is related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.9
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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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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

03/06/2006 🔍
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03/12/2015 +3191 days 🔍
08/07/2024 +3436 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: ERNE
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2006-3053 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-3053
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-30849
X-Force: 27064
SecurityFocus: 16977 - Retired: PHORUM Common.PHP Remote File Include Vulnerability

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

Created: 03/12/2015 14:25
Updated: 08/07/2024 21:54
Changes: 03/12/2015 14:25 (56), 08/14/2018 08:23 (2), 08/07/2024 21:54 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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

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