eDreamers eDNews 2.0 eDNews_archive.php Lg path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in eDreamers eDNews 2.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file eDNews_archive.php. Performing a manipulation of the argument Lg results in path traversal. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-5819. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in eDreamers eDNews 2.0. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown functionality of the file eDNews_archive.php. The manipulation of the argument lg with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Directory traversal vulnerability in eDNews_archive.php in eDreamers eDNews 2, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the lg parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

The weakness was presented 01/02/2009 by GoLd_M (Website). The advisory is shared at milw0rm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2008-5819 since 01/02/2009. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

A public exploit has been developed by GoLd_M and been published even before and not after the advisory. The exploit is shared for download 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 4 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:eDNews_archive.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 Exploit-DB (7603), SecurityFocus (BID 33027†) and Secunia (SA33336†). See VDB-45754 for similar entry. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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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: GoLd_M
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: milw0rm.com⛔
Researcher: GoLd_M
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2008-5819 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-5819
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-45753
SecurityFocus: 33027 - eDreamers eDNews 'lg' Parameter Local File Include Vulnerability
Secunia: 33336 - eDNews File Inclusion and SQL Injection Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical

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

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 11/21/2024 10:47
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (50), 10/23/2018 13:16 (15), 11/21/2024 10:47 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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