ChronoEngine ChronoForms 2.3.5 mosConfig_absolute_path code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in ChronoEngine ChronoForms 2.3.5 and classified as critical. The impacted element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation of the argument mosConfig_absolute_path can lead to code injection. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2008-0567. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in ChronoEngine ChronoForms 2.3.5 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code. The manipulation of the argument mosConfig_absolute_path 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 PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in ChronoEngine ChronoForms (com_chronocontact) 2.3.5 component for Joomla! allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter to (1) PPS/File.php, (2) Writer.php, and (3) PPS.php in excelwriter/; and (4) BIFFwriter.php, (5) Workbook.php, (6) Worksheet.php, and (7) Format.php in excelwriter/Writer/.

The weakness was presented 02/04/2008 by Crackers_child (Website). The advisory is shared for download at milw0rm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-0567 since 02/04/2008. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 22049 (Mambo / Joomla! Component / Module 'mosConfig_absolute_path' Multiple Parameter Remote File Include Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and running in the context r.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (5020), Tenable (22049) and SecurityFocus (BID 27531†). See VDB-31637, VDB-31587, VDB-31585 and VDB-31510 for similar entries. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Access: Public
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Nessus ID: 22049
Nessus Name: Mambo / Joomla! Component / Module 'mosConfig_absolute_path' Multiple Parameter Remote File Include Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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07/15/2006 🔍
01/30/2008 +564 days 🔍
02/04/2008 +5 days 🔍
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03/16/2015 +2597 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

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

CVE: CVE-2008-0567 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-0567
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-40828
SecurityFocus: 27531 - ChronoEngine ChronoForms mosConfig_Absolute_Path Multiple Remote File Include Vulnerabilities

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

Created: 03/16/2015 13:43
Updated: 10/15/2024 10:10
Changes: 03/16/2015 13:43 (44), 09/16/2018 07:57 (20), 10/15/2024 10:10 (16)
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