PHPMyNews 1.4 disp_form.php3 cfg_include_dir file inclusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in PHPMyNews 1.4. This affects an unknown function of the file disp_form.php3. Performing a manipulation of the argument cfg_include_dir results in file inclusion. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-5261. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in PHPMyNews 1.4. This affects an unknown functionality of the file disp_form.php3. The manipulation of the argument cfg_include_dir 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. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in PHPMyNews 1.4 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the cfg_include_dir parameter in (1) disp_form.php3, (2) disp_smileys.php3, (3) little_news.php3, and (4) index.php3 in include/.

The weakness was presented 10/12/2006 by xoron (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2006-5261 since 10/12/2006. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

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 (29401), Exploit-DB (2488) and SecurityFocus (BID 20396†). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta 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
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Timelineinfo

10/08/2006 🔍
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03/12/2015 +3073 days 🔍
04/24/2026 +4061 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: xoron
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2006-5261 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-5261
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-32733
X-Force: 29401 - PHPMyNews multiple scripts file include
SecurityFocus: 20396 - PHPMyNews CFG_INCLUDE_DIR Multiple Remote File Include Vulnerabilities

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 22:21
Updated: 04/24/2026 08:45
Changes: 03/12/2015 22:21 (47), 08/05/2018 06:52 (11), 07/26/2024 18:22 (22), 04/24/2026 08:45 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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