cmsWorks 2.2 mod_root lib.module.php code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in cmsWorks 2.2. This affects an unknown part in the library admin/include/lib.module.php of the component mod_root. The manipulation of the argument mod_root leads to code injection. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2008-2877. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in cmsWorks 2.2 and classified as critical. This issue affects an unknown code in the library admin/include/lib.module.php of the component mod_root. The manipulation of the argument mod_root with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin/include/lib.module.php in cmsWorks 2.2 RC4, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mod_root parameter.

The weakness was published 06/26/2008 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at milw0rm.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2008-2877 since 06/26/2008. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The exploit is available at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:admin/include/lib.module.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 (43310), Exploit-DB (5921) and SecurityFocus (BID 29911†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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03/16/2015 +2454 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: milw0rm.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2008-2877 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-2877
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-42935
X-Force: 43310 - cmsWorks lib.module.php file include
SecurityFocus: 29911 - cmsWorks 'lib.module.php' Remote File Include Vulnerability

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 17:00
Updated: 10/29/2024 15:15
Changes: 03/16/2015 17:00 (54), 09/27/2018 09:27 (4), 10/29/2024 15:15 (22)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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