Mambo Swmenu Component 4.0 mosConfig_absolute_path file inclusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Mambo Swmenu Component 4.0. This affects an unknown part. This manipulation of the argument mosConfig_absolute_path causes file inclusion. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2007-1699. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Mambo Swmenu Component 4.0 (Content Management System) and classified as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code. The manipulation of the argument mosConfig_absolute_path 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. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in the SWmenu (com_swmenupro and com_swmenufree) 4.0 component for Mambo and Joomla! allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter to ImageManager/Classes/ImageManager.php under the (1) components/ or (2) administrator/components/ directory trees.

The weakness was released 03/23/2007 by Cold z3ro (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at vupen.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2007-1699 since 03/26/2007. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/31/2024).

A public exploit has been developed by Cold Zero and been published immediately after the advisory. It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

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 (33204), Exploit-DB (3557), SecurityFocus (BID 23116†) and OSVDB (38790†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-86141. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: File inclusion
CWE: CWE-73
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Physical: No
Local: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: Cold Zero
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: mambo-foundation.org

Advisory: vupen.com⛔
Researcher: Cold z3ro
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2007-1699 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-1699
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-35851
X-Force: 33204
SecurityFocus: 23116 - Mambo SWMenu MosConfig_Absolute_Path Parameter Multiple Remote File Include Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: 38790 - SWmenu Component for Mambo / Joomla! components/ImageManager/Classes/ImageManager.php mosConfig_absolute_path Parameter Remote File Inclusion
Vupen: ADV-2007-1100

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

Created: 03/13/2015 12:16
Updated: 08/31/2024 02:38
Changes: 03/13/2015 12:16 (54), 08/09/2017 12:55 (11), 08/31/2024 02:38 (17)
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Cache ID: 216:FD7:103

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