netOffice Dwins 1.3 includes/library.php this code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in netOffice Dwins 1.3. This affects an unknown part in the library includes/library.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument this can lead to code injection. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2008-2044. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in netOffice Dwins 1.3. This vulnerability affects an unknown part in the library includes/library.php. The manipulation of the argument this 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:

includes/library.php in netOffice Dwins 1.3 p2 compares the demoSession variable to the true string literal instead of the true boolean literal, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code by setting this variable to 1, as demonstrated by uploading a PHP script via an add action to projects_site/uploadfile.php.

The bug was discovered 02/29/2008. The weakness was published 05/01/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-2044 since 05/01/2008. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. 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 securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 4 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:includes/library.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 31342 (netOffice Dwins demoSession Parameter Authentication Bypass), 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 X-Force (40951), Exploit-DB (31317), Tenable (31342), SecurityFocus (BID 28051†) and OSVDB (42483†). 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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Nessus ID: 31342
Nessus Name: netOffice Dwins demoSession Parameter Authentication Bypass
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2008-2044 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-2044
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-42220
X-Force: 40951
SecurityFocus: 28051 - netOffice Dwins Authentication Bypass Vulnerability and Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
Secunia: 29193 - netOffice Dwins Authentication Bypass, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 42483 - netOffice Dwins - Authentication Bypass Issue and Arbitrary File Upload Issue
Vulnerability Center: 17839 - NetOffice Dwins Uploadfile.php Vulnerability Allows Remote Attackers to Execute Arbitrary Code, High

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 17:00
Updated: 08/12/2025 01:21
Changes: 03/16/2015 17:00 (66), 08/06/2019 21:17 (12), 08/12/2025 01:21 (19)
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