Minerva 2.0.8/2.0.19/2.0.21 Logging phpbb_root_path file inclusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Minerva 2.0.8/2.0.19/2.0.21. This impacts an unknown function of the component Logging. Executing a manipulation of the argument phpbb_root_path can lead to file inclusion. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2006-5077. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Minerva 2.0.8/2.0.19/2.0.21. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Logging. The manipulation of the argument phpbb_root_path with an unknown input leads to a file inclusion vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-73. The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin/admin_topic_action_logging.php in Chris Smith Minerva Build 238 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

The weakness was released 09/28/2006 by SHiKaA (Website). The advisory is shared for download at milw0rm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-5077 since 09/28/2006. The exploitation appears to be difficult. 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.

A public exploit has been developed by SHiKaA and been published before and not just after the advisory. It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 3 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

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 (29148), Exploit-DB (2429), SecurityFocus (BID 20185†) and Secunia (SA22256†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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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
Author: SHiKaA
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: milw0rm.com⛔
Researcher: SHiKaA
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2006-5077 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-5077
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-32536
X-Force: 29148 - Minerva admin_topic_action_logging.php file include
SecurityFocus: 20185 - Nivisec Admin Topic Action Logging Module Remote File Include Vulnerability
Secunia: 22256 - Minerva "phpbb_root_path" File Inclusion Vulnerability, Highly Critical
Vupen: ADV-2006-3880

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 15:51
Updated: 04/23/2026 04:19
Changes: 03/12/2015 15:51 (52), 08/05/2018 06:30 (15), 07/24/2024 20:51 (22), 04/23/2026 04:19 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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