DigitalHive 2.0 Rc2 base_include.php page file inclusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in DigitalHive 2.0 Rc2 and classified as critical. This affects an unknown function of the file base_include.php. Performing a manipulation of the argument page results in file inclusion. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2006-5493. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in DigitalHive 2.0 Rc2. This affects an unknown part of the file base_include.php. The manipulation of the argument page 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:

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in template/purpletech/base_include.php in DigitalHive 2.0 RC2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the page parameter.

The weakness was released 01/05/2007 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2006-5493 since 10/24/2006. 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.

A public exploit has been developed by SHiKaA and been published even before and not after the advisory. The exploit is shared for download 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 10 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:base_include.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 (29554), Exploit-DB (2566), SecurityFocus (BID 20639†), OSVDB (31068†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1017095†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

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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: SHiKaA
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10/15/2006 🔍
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10/20/2006 +5 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2006-5493 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-5493
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-32931
X-Force: 29554
SecurityFocus: 20639 - DigitalHive Base_Include.PHP Remote File Include Vulnerability
OSVDB: 31068 - DigitalHive base_include.php page Parameter Remote File Inclusion
SecurityTracker: 1017095 - DigitalHive Include File Bug Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 22:21
Updated: 04/25/2026 08:47
Changes: 03/12/2015 22:21 (46), 08/08/2017 08:49 (20), 07/29/2024 11:48 (17), 04/25/2026 08:47 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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