phpBB Insert User up to 0.1.2 functions_mod_user.php phpbb_root_path code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in phpBB Insert User up to 0.1.2. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file includes/functions_mod_user.php. Performing a manipulation of the argument phpbb_root_path results in code injection. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2006-7100. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in phpBB Insert User up to 0.1.2 (Forum Software). This affects some unknown processing of the file includes/functions_mod_user.php. The manipulation of the argument phpbb_root_path with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions_mod_user.php in phpBB Insert User 0.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

The bug was discovered 10/12/2006. The weakness was released 03/03/2007 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2006-7100 since 03/03/2007. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

A public exploit has been developed in Perl. The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:includes/functions_mod_user.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 21323 (phpBB Multiple Module phpbb_root_path Parameter Remote File Inclusion), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and running in the context r.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (2525), Tenable (21323), SecurityFocus (BID 20493†), OSVDB (35449†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-14601†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-30100, VDB-32869, VDB-32844 and VDB-32763. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
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Access: Public
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Nessus ID: 21323
Nessus Name: phpBB Multiple Module phpbb_root_path Parameter Remote File Inclusion
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Recommended: Upgrade
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05/04/2006 🔍
10/12/2006 +161 days 🔍
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03/03/2007 +142 days 🔍
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03/13/2015 +2923 days 🔍
07/28/2024 +3425 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2006-7100 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-7100
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-35391
SecurityFocus: 20493 - Insert User PHPBB PHPBB_Root_Path Remote File Include Vulnerability
OSVDB: 35449 - Insert User - PHPBB - PHPBB_Root_Path - Remote File Include Issue
Vulnerability Center: 14601 - phpBB File Inclusion Vulnerability in function_mod_user.php, High

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

Created: 03/13/2015 12:16
Updated: 07/28/2024 06:24
Changes: 03/13/2015 12:16 (69), 07/16/2019 16:05 (6), 07/28/2024 06:24 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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