Ubbcentral UBB.threads 6.5.1.1 ubbt.inc.php GLOBALS[configdir] file inclusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Ubbcentral UBB.threads 6.5.1.1. This impacts an unknown function of the file ubbt.inc.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument GLOBALS[configdir] can lead to file inclusion. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2006-5136. The attack can be launched remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Ubbcentral UBB.threads 6.5.1.1 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the file ubbt.inc.php. The manipulation of the argument GLOBALS[configdir] 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:

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in ubbt.inc.php in Groupee UBB.threads 6.5.1.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) GLOBALS[thispath] or (2) GLOBALS[configdir] parameter.

The weakness was disclosed 10/03/2006 by HACKERS PAL (Website). The advisory is available at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-5136 since 10/02/2006. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:ubbt.inc.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 22480 (UBB.threads doeditconfig Arbitrary Command Injection), 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 (29274), Tenable (22480), SecurityFocus (BID 20266†), OSVDB (32325†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-12838†). The entries VDB-32604 and VDB-32603 are pretty similar. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: File inclusion
CWE: CWE-73
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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 22480
Nessus Name: UBB.threads doeditconfig Arbitrary Command Injection
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09/29/2006 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Researcher: HACKERS PAL
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2006-5136 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-5136
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-32602
X-Force: 29274
SecurityFocus: 20266 - UBB.threads Multiple Input Validation Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: 32325 - UBB.threads ubbt.inc.php Multiple Parameter Remote File Inclusion
Vulnerability Center: 12838 - UBB.threads Multiple PHP Remote File Inclusion Vulnerabilities, High

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

Created: 03/12/2015 15:51
Updated: 04/23/2026 12:35
Changes: 03/12/2015 15:51 (59), 07/09/2019 06:33 (13), 04/23/2026 12:35 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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