Phil Taylor mosDirectory 2.3.2 mod_pxt_latest.php GLOBALS[mosConfig_absolute_path] code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Phil Taylor mosDirectory 2.3.2. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file modules/mod_pxt_latest.php. Performing a manipulation of the argument GLOBALS[mosConfig_absolute_path] results in code injection. This vulnerability was named CVE-2007-6555. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Phil Taylor mosDirectory 2.3.2. It has been classified as very critical. This affects some unknown processing of the file modules/mod_pxt_latest.php. The manipulation of the argument GLOBALS[mosConfig_absolute_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 modules/mod_pxt_latest.php in the mosDirectory (com_directory) 2.3.2 component for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the GLOBALS[mosConfig_absolute_path] parameter.

The weakness was presented 12/24/2007 by Shadow (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at milw0rm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2007-6555 since 12/27/2007. 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 pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/13/2024). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:modules/mod_pxt_latest.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 Exploit-DB (4783), SecurityFocus (BID 27014†) and OSVDB (40023†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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12/27/2007 +3 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: milw0rm.com⛔
Researcher: Shadow
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2007-6555 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-6555
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-40263
SecurityFocus: 27014 - Joomla mosDirectory Component mosConfig_absolute_path Remote File Include Vulnerability
OSVDB: 40023 - mosDirectory Component for Joomla! mod_pxt_latest.php GLOBALS[mosConfig_absolute_path] Parameter Remote File Inclusion

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 13:43
Updated: 10/13/2024 06:31
Changes: 03/16/2015 13:43 (57), 09/13/2018 09:43 (3), 10/13/2024 06:31 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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