PHProjekt up to 5.1.1 lib_path lang_path file inclusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in PHProjekt up to 5.1.1. The impacted element is an unknown function in the library lib_path. Performing a manipulation of the argument lang_path results in file inclusion. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2006-5123. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in PHProjekt up to 5.1.1. This affects an unknown code in the library lib_path. The manipulation of the argument lang_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:

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Albrecht Guenther PHProjekt 5.1.x before 5.1.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) lib_path or (2) lang_path parameter in unspecified files, related to code changes intended to fix inclusion, a different vulnerability than CVE-2002-0451, CVE-2006-4204, and CVE-2006-4609.

The bug was discovered 09/21/2006. The weakness was shared 09/29/2006 by Stefan Esser (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2006-5123 since 10/02/2006. 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 are known, but no exploit is available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 9 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 5.1.x eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (29262), SecurityFocus (BID 20268†), OSVDB (29290†) and Secunia (SA22167†). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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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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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: PHProjekt 5.1.x

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09/21/2006 🔍
09/29/2006 +7 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Stefan Esser
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-5123 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-5123
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-32589
X-Force: 29262 - PHProjekt lib_path and lang_path file include
SecurityFocus: 20268 - PHProjekt Include Path Multiple Remote File Include Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 22167 - PHProjekt File Inclusion Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 29290 - PHProjekt Multiple Global Parameter Remote File Inclusion
Vupen: ADV-2006-3845

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 15:51
Updated: 04/23/2026 11:10
Changes: 03/12/2015 15:51 (60), 08/05/2018 06:36 (7), 04/23/2026 11:10 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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