WSN Forum up to 1.3.4 prestart.php pathtoconfig file inclusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in WSN Forum up to 1.3.4. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file prestart.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument pathtoconfig can lead to file inclusion. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2006-5421. Moreover, an exploit is present.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in WSN Forum up to 1.3.4 (Forum Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the file prestart.php. The manipulation of the argument pathtoconfig 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:

WSN Forum 1.3.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a modified pathname in the pathtoconfig parameter that points to an avatar image that contains PHP code, which is then accessed from prestart.php. NOTE: this issue has been labeled remote file inclusion, but that label only applies to the attack, not the underlying vulnerability.

The weakness was disclosed 10/20/2006 by Kacper (Website). The advisory is shared for download at vupen.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-5421 since 10/19/2006. 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.

It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as functional. By approaching the search of inurl:prestart.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 databases at X-Force (29635), Exploit-DB (2583), SecurityFocus (BID 20586†) and Secunia (SA22360†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

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Forum Software

Name

WSN Forum

Version

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.8

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.8
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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: Functional
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Countermeasuresinfo

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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: vupen.com⛔
Researcher: Kacper
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2006-5421 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-5421
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-32872
X-Force: 29635 - WSN Forum prestart.php file include
SecurityFocus: 20586 - WSN Forum Avatar Upload PHP Code Execution Vulnerability
Secunia: 22360
Vupen: ADV-2006-4081

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 22:21
Updated: 04/25/2026 02:43
Changes: 03/12/2015 22:21 (58), 10/03/2017 12:08 (2), 07/30/2024 06:27 (17), 12/20/2024 20:08 (1), 04/25/2026 02:43 (2)
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