VDB-32887 · CVE-2006-5435 · GCVE-0-2006-5435

phpBB 2.0.10 groupcp.php phpbb_root_path file inclusion ⚔ [Disputed]

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in phpBB 2.0.10. This affects an unknown function of the file groupcp.php. This manipulation of the argument phpbb_root_path causes file inclusion. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2006-5435. No exploit exists. The actual existence of this vulnerability is currently in question.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in phpBB 2.0.10 (Forum Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file groupcp.php. The manipulation of the argument phpbb_root_path 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. The summary by CVE is:

** DISPUTED ** PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in groupcp.php in phpBB 2.0.10 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter. NOTE: CVE and the vendor dispute this vulnerability because $phpbb_root_path is defined before use.

The weakness was disclosed 10/20/2006 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2006-5435 since 10/20/2006. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment. By approaching the search of inurl:groupcp.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.

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Productinfo

Type

Forum Software

Name

phpBB

Version

2.0.10

License

open-source

Website

Product: https://www.phpbb.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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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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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/20/2006 🔍
10/20/2006 +0 days 🔍
10/20/2006 +0 days 🔍
03/12/2015 +3065 days 🔍
08/08/2024 +3436 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: phpbb.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined
Disputed: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2006-5435 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-5435
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-32887

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 22:21
Updated: 08/08/2024 01:18
Changes: 03/12/2015 22:21 (48), 08/14/2018 08:24 (1), 08/08/2024 01:18 (17)
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