WebGUI up to 7.4.18 loadmodule lib/WebGUI/Asset.pm loadModule code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in WebGUI up to 7.4.18. It has been declared as critical. This affects the function loadModule in the library lib/WebGUI/Asset.pm of the component loadmodule. The manipulation results in code injection. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-4798. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in WebGUI up to 7.4.18. Affected is the function loadModule in the library lib/WebGUI/Asset.pm of the component loadmodule. The manipulation 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. CVE summarizes:

The loadModule function in lib/WebGUI/Asset.pm in WebGUI before 7.5.30 (stable) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a Perl module and accessing it via a crafted URL.

The weakness was presented 10/30/2008 (Website). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2008-4798 since 10/30/2008. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 7.4.19 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (46137), SecurityFocus (BID 31947†) and Secunia (SA32438†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.7

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WebGUI 7.4.19

Timelineinfo

10/27/2008 🔍
10/28/2008 +1 days 🔍
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03/17/2015 +2329 days 🔍
10/13/2018 +1306 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2008-4798 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-4798
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-44778
X-Force: 46137 - WebGUI loadModule() function code execution
SecurityFocus: 31947 - WebGUI 'Asset.pm' Perl Module Handling Code Execution Vulnerability
Secunia: 32438 - WebGUI "loadModule()" Arbitrary Perl Code Execution Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
Vupen: ADV-2008-2944

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 10/13/2018 08:48
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (56), 10/13/2018 08:48 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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