Ariadne Ariadne Cms 2.4.1 Installation loader.cmd.php ariadne file inclusion ⚔ [Disputed]

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A vulnerability was found in Ariadne Ariadne Cms 2.4.1. It has been rated as critical. Impacted is an unknown function in the library lib/includes/loader.cmd.php of the component Installation. Performing a manipulation of the argument ariadne results in file inclusion. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2006-5776. There is no exploit available. It is still unclear if this vulnerability genuinely exists.

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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Ariadne Ariadne Cms 2.4.1 (Content Management System). This affects an unknown function in the library lib/includes/loader.cmd.php of the component Installation. The manipulation of the argument ariadne 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:

** DISPUTED ** Multiple PHP remote file inclusions in Ariadne 2.4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the ariadne parameter in (1) ftp/loader.php and (2) lib/includes/loader.cmd.php. NOTE: this issue is disputed by CVE, since installation instructions recommend that the files be placed outside of the web document root and require the administrator to modify $ariadne in an include file.

The weakness was shared 11/06/2006 by Cyber-Security (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2006-5776 since 11/06/2006. 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 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:lib/includes/loader.cmd.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 (30018) and SecurityFocus (BID 20916†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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• Content Management System

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• Ariadne

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• Ariadne Cms

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• 2.4.1

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