Phorum 3.2.11 common.php db_file file inclusion ⚔ [Disputed]

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Phorum 3.2.11. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file common.php. The manipulation of the argument db_file results in file inclusion. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2006-6550. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. The existence of this vulnerability is still disputed at present.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Phorum 3.2.11 (Forum Software). Affected is some unknown functionality of the file common.php. The manipulation of the argument db_file 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. CVE summarizes:

** DISPUTED ** PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in common.php in Phorum 3.2.11 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the db_file parameter. NOTE: CVE disputes this vulnerability because db_file is defined before use.

The weakness was published 12/14/2006 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at milw0rm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2006-6550 since 12/14/2006. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment. By approaching the search of inurl:common.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 (30741) and Exploit-DB (2894). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Forum Software

Name

Phorum

Version

3.2.11

License

open-source

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

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Class: File inclusion
CWE: CWE-73
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: milw0rm.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2006-6550 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-6550
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-33840
X-Force: 30741 - Phorum db_file file include

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 22:21
Updated: 01/25/2025 16:42
Changes: 03/12/2015 22:21 (43), 06/18/2017 20:17 (2), 08/08/2024 12:29 (23), 08/10/2024 22:54 (10), 01/25/2025 16:42 (1)
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