BasiliX Basilix Webmail up to 1.1.1 bsx_libdir BSX_HTXDIR file inclusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in BasiliX Basilix Webmail up to 1.1.1. This affects an unknown part in the library bsx_libdir. The manipulation of the argument BSX_HTXDIR results in file inclusion. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-5167. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in BasiliX Basilix Webmail up to 1.1.1. Affected is an unknown functionality in the library bsx_libdir. The manipulation of the argument BSX_HTXDIR 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:

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in BasiliX 1.1.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) BSX_LIBDIR parameter in scripts in /files/ including (a) abook.php3, (b) compose-attach.php3, (c) compose-menu.php3, (d) compose-new.php3, (e) compose-send.php3, (f) folder-create.php3, (g) folder-delete.php3, (h) folder-empty.php3, (i) folder-rename.php3, (j) folders.php3, (k) mbox-action.php3, (l) mbox-list.php3, (m) message-delete.php3, (n) message-forward.php3, (o) message-header.php3, (p) message-print.php3, (q) message-read.php3, (r) message-reply.php3, (s) message-replyall.php3, (t) message-search.php3, or (u) settings.php3; and the (2) BSX_HTXDIR parameter in (v) files/login.php3.

The weakness was presented 10/01/2006 by Kacper (Website). The advisory is shared for download at milw0rm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2006-5167 since 10/03/2006. The exploitability is told to be difficult. 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 Kacper and been published even before and not after the advisory. The exploit is shared for download at rahim.webd.pl. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 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 (29289), Exploit-DB (2465), SecurityFocus (BID 20287†), OSVDB (29403†) and Secunia (SA22231†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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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: Kacper
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Sourcesinfo

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

CVE: CVE-2006-5167 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-5167
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-32628
X-Force: 29289
SecurityFocus: 20287 - BasiliX Multiple Remote File Include Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 22231
OSVDB: 29403 - BasiliX settings.php3 BSX_LIBDIR Parameter Remote File Inclusion
Vupen: ADV-2006-3866

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 15:51
Updated: 04/23/2026 15:26
Changes: 03/12/2015 15:51 (54), 08/21/2017 10:27 (12), 07/25/2024 17:07 (17), 04/23/2026 15:26 (2)
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