Joomla CMS up to 1.5 Beta com_search default_results.php searchword code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Joomla CMS up to 1.5 Beta. This affects an unknown function of the file default_results.php of the component com_search. Executing a manipulation of the argument searchword can lead to code injection. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2007-4187. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Joomla CMS up to 1.5 Beta (Content Management System) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the file default_results.php of the component com_search. The manipulation of the argument searchword with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Multiple eval injection vulnerabilities in the com_search component in Joomla! 1.5 beta before RC1 (aka Mapya) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via PHP sequences in the searchword parameter, related to default_results.php in (1) components/com_search/views/search/tmpl/ and (2) templates/beez/html/com_search/search/.

The weakness was published 07/22/2007 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2007-4187 since 08/07/2007. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.

By approaching the search of inurl:default_results.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 25992 (Joomla! CMS com_search Component 'searchword' Parameter RCE), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses.

Upgrading to version 1.5.0_beta eliminates this vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 5513.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (35542), Tenable (25992), SecurityFocus (BID 24997†), OSVDB (41260†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-15997†). Similar entries are available at VDB-38203, VDB-38202, VDB-38201 and VDB-38198. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Nessus ID: 25992
Nessus Name: Joomla! CMS com_search Component 'searchword' Parameter RCE
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: CMS 1.5.0_beta
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: joomla.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2007-4187 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-4187
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-38200
X-Force: 35542
SecurityFocus: 24997
OSVDB: 41260 - Joomla! CMS com_search Component default_results.php searchword Variable Remote Command Execution
Vulnerability Center: 15997 - Joomla! Com_search Component Vulnerability Allows Remote Attacker to Execute Arbitrary PHP Code, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/15/2015 15:58
Updated: 07/21/2021 13:59
Changes: 03/15/2015 15:58 (62), 04/21/2019 09:45 (9), 07/21/2021 13:59 (2)
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