mxBB RULES 2.0.0 faq.php module_root_path file inclusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in mxBB RULES 2.0.0. It has been classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file faq.php. This manipulation of the argument module_root_path causes file inclusion. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2007-2493. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in mxBB RULES 2.0.0. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the file faq.php. The manipulation of the argument module_root_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:

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in faq.php in the FAQ & RULES 2.0.0 and earlier module for mxBB allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the module_root_path parameter.

The weakness was released 05/02/2007 with bd0rk (Website). The advisory is shared at vupen.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2007-2493 since 05/03/2007. 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.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:faq.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 (34008), Exploit-DB (3833), SecurityFocus (BID 23758†) and OSVDB (37613†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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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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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Suricata ID: 2003684
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: vupen.com⛔
Organization: bd0rk
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2007-2493 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-2493
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-36601
X-Force: 34008 - mxBB Faq and Rules Module faq.php file include
SecurityFocus: 23758 - MXBB MX Faq Module Module_Root_Path Remote File Include Vulnerability
OSVDB: 37613 - FAQ & RULES Module for mxBB faq.php module_root_path Parameter Remote File Inclusion
Vupen: ADV-2007-1631

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/13/2015 14:56
Updated: 09/10/2024 06:52
Changes: 03/13/2015 14:56 (65), 08/30/2018 08:53 (2), 09/10/2024 06:52 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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