VDB-32704 · CVE-2006-5234 · BID 20412

phpWebSite 0.10.2 init.php file inclusion ⚔ [Disputed]

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in phpWebSite 0.10.2. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file init.php. Executing a manipulation can lead to file inclusion. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2006-5234. There is no exploit available. It is still unclear if this vulnerability genuinely exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in phpWebSite 0.10.2 (Content Management System). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the file init.php. The manipulation 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 phpWebSite 0.10.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the PHPWS_SOURCE_DIR parameter in (1) init.php, (2) users.php, (3) Cookie.php, (4) forms.php, (5) Groups.php, (6) ModSetting.php, (7) Calendar.php, (8) DateTime.php, (9) core.php, (10) ImgLibrary.php, (11) Manager.php, and (12) Template.php, and (13) EZform.php. NOTE: CVE disputes this report, since "PHPWS_SOURCE_DIR" is defined as a constant, not accessed as a variable

The weakness was shared 10/10/2006 by Crackers_child (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-5234 since 10/10/2006. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment. By approaching the search of inurl:init.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

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 vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 20412†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Content Management System

Name

phpWebSite

Version

0.10.2

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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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: Not defined
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Countermeasuresinfo

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Timelineinfo

10/09/2006 🔍
10/10/2006 +1 days 🔍
10/10/2006 +0 days 🔍
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03/12/2015 +3075 days 🔍
04/24/2026 +4061 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Crackers_child
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2006-5234 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-5234
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-32704
SecurityFocus: 20412 - Retired: PHPWebSite PHPWS_SOURCE_DIR Parameter Multiple Remote File Include Vulnerabilities

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 22:21
Updated: 04/24/2026 05:58
Changes: 03/12/2015 22:21 (51), 08/15/2018 08:12 (1), 08/08/2024 01:18 (17), 04/24/2026 05:58 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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