claroline up to 1.8.0 import.lib.php includePath file inclusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in claroline. This vulnerability affects unknown code in the library claroline/inc/lib/import.lib.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument includePath can lead to file inclusion. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2006-5256. In addition, an exploit is available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in claroline (Learning Management Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part in the library claroline/inc/lib/import.lib.php. The manipulation of the argument includePath 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:

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in claroline/inc/lib/import.lib.php in Claroline 1.8.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the includePath parameter.

The weakness was presented 10/12/2006 by k1tk4t (Website). The advisory is shared for download at vupen.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-5256 since 10/12/2006. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed by k1tk4t and been published before and not just after the advisory. It is possible to download the exploit 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 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:claroline/inc/lib/import.lib.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (29426), Exploit-DB (2510), SecurityFocus (BID 20444†), Secunia (SA22364†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1017044†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

• Learning Management Software

Name

• claroline

Version

• 1.2
• 1.3
• 1.4
• 1.5
• 1.5.3
• 1.5.4
• 1.6
• 1.6 Beta
• 1.6 Rc1
• 1.7
• 1.7.1
• 1.7.2
• 1.7.3
• 1.7.4
• 1.7.5
• 1.7.6
• 1.7.7
• 1.8.0

License

• open-source

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.6
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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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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: k1tk4t
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

10/10/2006 🔍
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10/11/2006 +1 days 🔍
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04/24/2026 +4061 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: vupen.com⛔
Researcher: k1tk4t
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2006-5256 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-5256
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-32728
X-Force: 29426 - Claroline import.lib.php file include
SecurityFocus: 20444 - Claroline Import.lib.PHP Remote File Include Vulnerability
Secunia: 22364 - Claroline "includePath" File Inclusion Vulnerability, Highly Critical
SecurityTracker: 1017044
Vupen: ADV-2006-3996

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 22:21
Updated: 04/24/2026 08:35
Changes: 03/12/2015 22:21 (65), 08/05/2018 06:50 (8), 07/28/2024 00:23 (22), 04/24/2026 08:35 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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