Joomla CMS 1.0.11/1.0.12/1.0.13/1.0.14 index.php mosConfig_absolute_path code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Joomla CMS 1.0.11/1.0.12/1.0.13/1.0.14. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file index.php. Performing a manipulation of the argument mosConfig_absolute_path results in code injection. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2008-5671. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Joomla CMS 1.0.11/1.0.12/1.0.13/1.0.14 (Content Management System). This affects an unknown functionality of the file index.php. The manipulation of the argument mosConfig_absolute_path 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. The summary by CVE is:

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in Joomla! 1.0.11 through 1.0.14, when RG_EMULATION is enabled in configuration.php, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter.

The weakness was published 12/18/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared at joomla.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2008-5671. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/03/2021). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059 for this issue.

By approaching the search of inurl:index.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 31095 (Joomla! 'mosConfig_absolute_path' Parameter Remote File Include), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses.

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 (40528), Tenable (31095), SecurityFocus (BID 27795†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-17735†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Nessus ID: 31095
Nessus Name: Joomla! 'mosConfig_absolute_path' Parameter Remote File Include
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01/14/2008 🔍
02/14/2008 +31 days 🔍
02/15/2008 +1 days 🔍
02/26/2008 +11 days 🔍
12/18/2008 +295 days 🔍
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03/17/2015 +2280 days 🔍
08/03/2021 +2331 days 🔍

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Vendor: joomla.org

Advisory: joomla.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2008-5671 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-5671
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-45585
X-Force: 40528
SecurityFocus: 27795 - Joomla! 1.0.13 - 1.0.14 Undefined RG_EMULATION Remote File Include Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 17735 - Joomla! Index.php Vulnerability Allows Remote Attackers to Execute Arbitrary Code, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 08/03/2021 17:42
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (55), 04/21/2019 11:45 (8), 08/03/2021 17:35 (3), 08/03/2021 17:42 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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

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