Ciamos CMS 0.9.6b module_cache_path file inclusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Ciamos CMS 0.9.6b. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation of the argument module_cache_path leads to file inclusion. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2006-5257. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Ciamos CMS 0.9.6b (Content Management System) and classified as critical. This issue affects an unknown code. The manipulation of the argument module_cache_path with an unknown input leads to a file inclusion vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-73. The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in modules/forum/include/config.php in Ciamos Content Management System (CMS) 0.9.6b and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the module_cache_path parameter.

The weakness was shared 10/12/2006 by Kacper (Website). The advisory is shared at milw0rm.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2006-5257 since 10/12/2006. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed by Kacper and been published before and not just after the advisory. The exploit is available at exploit-db.com. It is declared as functional. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 4 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 (29398), Exploit-DB (2489) and SecurityFocus (BID 20403†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

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Content Management System

Vendor

Ciamos

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Version

0.9.6b

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
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Class: File inclusion
CWE: CWE-73
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Access: Public
Status: Functional
Author: Kacper
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