VDB-45121 · CVE-2008-5171 · EDB 5952

phpBLASTER phpBLASTER CMS 1.0 path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in phpBLASTER phpBLASTER CMS 1.0. Affected is an unknown function. This manipulation causes path traversal. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2008-5171. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in phpBLASTER phpBLASTER CMS 1.0 (Content Management System) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in admin/minibb/index.php in phpBLASTER CMS 1.0 RC1, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the (1) DB, (2) lang, and (3) skin parameters.

The weakness was released 11/19/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared at milw0rm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2008-5171 since 11/19/2008. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

A public exploit has been developed by CraCkEr and been published even before and not after the advisory. It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 146 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

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 Exploit-DB (5952) and SecurityFocus (BID 29983†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Content Management System

Vendor

phpBLASTER

Name

phpBLASTER CMS

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.3

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Temp Score: 9.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: CraCkEr
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

06/26/2008 🔍
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11/19/2008 +146 days 🔍
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03/17/2015 +2309 days 🔍
10/30/2024 +3515 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: milw0rm.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2008-5171 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-5171
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-45121
SecurityFocus: 29983 - phpBLASTER CMS Multiple Local File Include Vulnerabilities

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 10/30/2024 13:14
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (45), 11/26/2017 16:51 (13), 10/30/2024 13:14 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.