Netwin webnews 1.1h/1.1i/1.1j/1.1k/1.4 Parser WN_BASEDIR file inclusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Netwin webnews 1.1h/1.1i/1.1j/1.1k/1.4 and classified as critical. This affects an unknown function of the component Parser. The manipulation of the argument WN_BASEDIR results in file inclusion. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-5100. In addition, an exploit is available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

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A vulnerability was found in Netwin webnews 1.1h/1.1i/1.1j/1.1k/1.4. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown code of the component Parser. The manipulation of the argument WN_BASEDIR 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. CVE summarizes:

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in parse/parser.php in WEB//NEWS (aka webnews) 1.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the WN_BASEDIR parameter.

The weakness was presented 10/03/2006 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2006-5100 since 10/02/2006. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed by ThE-WoLf-KsA and been published before and not just after the advisory. The exploit is shared for download 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 7 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (29167), Exploit-DB (2435), SecurityFocus (BID 20239†), Secunia (SA22076†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1016938†). 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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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: ThE-WoLf-KsA
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: netwininfosolutions.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2006-5100 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-5100
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-32568
X-Force: 29167 - WEB//NEWS parser.php file include
SecurityFocus: 20239 - Web//News Parser.PHP Remote File Include Vulnerability
Secunia: 22076 - WEB//NEWS "WN_BASEDIR" Parameter File Inclusion, Highly Critical
SecurityTracker: 1016938
Vupen: ADV-2006-3797

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 15:51
Updated: 07/25/2024 03:39
Changes: 03/12/2015 15:51 (58), 08/05/2018 06:32 (14), 07/25/2024 03:39 (22)
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Cache ID: 216:C1A:103

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