W-Agora 4.0 add_user.php bn_dir_default code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in W-Agora 4.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file add_user.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument bn_dir_default can lead to code injection. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2008-1466. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in W-Agora 4.0 (Content Management System). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the file add_user.php. The manipulation of the argument bn_dir_default 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 W-Agora 4.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the bn_dir_default parameter to (1) add_user.php, (2) create_forum.php, (3) create_user.php, (4) delete_notes.php, (5) delete_user.php, (6) edit_forum.php, (7) mail_users.php, (8) moderate_notes.php, and (9) reorder_forums.php. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

The weakness was published 03/24/2008 (Website). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-1466 since 03/24/2008. 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. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:add_user.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 (41352), Exploit-DB (31449) and SecurityFocus (BID 28366†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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03/16/2015 +2548 days 🔍
11/19/2025 +3901 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2008-1466 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-1466
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-41650
X-Force: 41352 - w-Agora bn_dir_default file include
SecurityFocus: 28366 - w-Agora 'bn_dir_default' Parameter Multiple Remote File Include Vulnerabilities

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 17:00
Updated: 11/19/2025 13:09
Changes: 03/16/2015 17:00 (50), 09/20/2018 12:31 (4), 11/19/2025 13:09 (25)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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