JoomlaXT Com PollXT up to 1.22.07 conf.pollxt.php code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in JoomlaXT Com PollXT up to 1.22.07. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file conf.pollxt.php. Executing a manipulation can lead to code injection. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2006-5045. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in JoomlaXT Com PollXT up to 1.22.07 (Content Management System). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the file conf.pollxt.php. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in PollXT component (com_pollxt) 1.22.07 and earlier for Joomla! has unspecified impact and attack vectors, probably related to PHP remote file inclusion in the mosConfig_absolute_path to conf.pollxt.php.

The bug was discovered 07/17/2006. The weakness was released 09/27/2006 (Website). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-5045 since 09/27/2006. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:conf.pollxt.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 22049 (Mambo / Joomla! Component / Module 'mosConfig_absolute_path' Multiple Parameter Remote File Include Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and running in the context r.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (27779), Tenable (22049), SecurityFocus (BID 19037†), OSVDB (27429†) and Secunia (SA21068†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-31637, VDB-31587, VDB-31585 and VDB-31510. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 22049
Nessus Name: Mambo / Joomla! Component / Module 'mosConfig_absolute_path' Multiple Parameter Remote File Include Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-5045 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-5045
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-32506
X-Force: 27779
SecurityFocus: 19037 - Pollxt Module For Mambo Conf.Pollxt.PHP Remote File Include Vulnerability
Secunia: 21068 - Joomla PollXT Component File Inclusion Vulnerability, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 27429 - CVE-2006-5045 - PollXT - Unspecified Issue
Vulnerability Center: 12377 - Mambo and Joomla! PHP File Inclusion Vulnerability in PollXT, High
Vupen: ADV-2006-2843

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

Created: 03/12/2015 15:51
Updated: 04/09/2025 14:27
Changes: 03/12/2015 15:51 (66), 06/23/2019 16:36 (13), 04/09/2025 14:27 (18)
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