Campware.org Campsite 2.6.0/2.6.1 alias.php g_documentRoot file inclusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Campware.org Campsite 2.6.0/2.6.1. Affected is an unknown function of the file alias.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument g_documentRoot can lead to file inclusion. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2006-5911. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Campware.org Campsite 2.6.0/2.6.1 (Content Management System). This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the file alias.php. The manipulation of the argument g_documentRoot 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:

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Campware Campsite before 2.6.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the g_documentRoot parameter to (1) Alias.php, (2) Article.php, (3) ArticleAttachment.php, (4) ArticleComment.php, (5) ArticleData.php, (6) ArticleImage.php, (7) ArticleIndex.php, (8) ArticlePublish.php, (9) ArticleTopic.php, (10) ArticleType.php, (11) ArticleTypeField.php, (12) Attachment.php, (13) Country.php, (14) DatabaseObject.php, (15) Event.php, (16) IPAccess.php, (17) Image.php, (18) Issue.php, (19) IssuePublish.php, (20) Language.php, (21) Log.php, (22) LoginAttempts.php, (23) Publication.php, (24) Section.php, (25) ShortURL.php, (26) Subscription.php, (27) SubscriptionDefaultTime.php, (28) SubscriptionSection.php, (29) SystemPref.php, (30) Template.php, (31) TimeUnit.php, (32) Topic.php, (33) UrlType.php, (34) User.php, and (35) UserType.php in implementation/management/classes/; (36) configuration.php and (37) db_connect.php in implementation/management/; and (38) LocalizerConfig.php and (39) LocalizerLanguage.php in implementation/management/priv/localizer/.

The weakness was shared 10/13/2006 (Website). The advisory is available at sourceforge.net. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-5911 since 11/15/2006. 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.

After even before and not, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is possible to download the exploit 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 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:alias.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

Upgrading to version 2.6.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (30003), SecurityFocus (BID 23874†) and OSVDB (34187†). The entry VDB-33275 is related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Campsite 2.6.2

Timelineinfo

10/13/2006 🔍
10/13/2006 +0 days 🔍
11/15/2006 +32 days 🔍
11/15/2006 +0 days 🔍
03/16/2007 +121 days 🔍
05/08/2007 +52 days 🔍
03/12/2015 +2865 days 🔍
04/27/2026 +4064 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: sourceforge.net
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-5911 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-5911
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-33274
SecurityFocus: 23874 - Campsite G_DocumentRoot Parameter Multiple Remote File Include Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: 34187 - Campsite Alias.php g_documentRoot Parameter Remote File Inclusion

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

Created: 03/12/2015 22:21
Updated: 04/27/2026 12:29
Changes: 03/12/2015 22:21 (58), 08/08/2018 07:04 (4), 08/11/2025 09:05 (21), 04/27/2026 12:29 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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