ReloadCMS 1.2.7 system.php module path traversal

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A vulnerability was found in ReloadCMS 1.2.7. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file system.php. Performing a manipulation of the argument module results in path traversal. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2007-5650. Moreover, an exploit is present.

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A vulnerability was found in ReloadCMS 1.2.7. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown function of the file system.php. The manipulation of the argument module with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Directory traversal vulnerability in system.php in ReloadCMS 1.2.7 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the module parameter to index.php.

The weakness was disclosed 10/23/2007 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2007-5650 since 10/23/2007. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:system.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 (37343), Exploit-DB (30697) and SecurityFocus (BID 26143†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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• ReloadCMS

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• 1.2.7

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

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