mini-pub 0.1/0.1.1/0.1.2/0.3 sFileName information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in mini-pub 0.1/0.1.1/0.1.2/0.3 and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function. The manipulation of the argument sFileName results in information disclosure. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-5936. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in mini-pub 0.1/0.1.1/0.1.2/0.3. Affected is an unknown code. The manipulation of the argument sFileName with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

front-end/edit.php in mini-pub 0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to read files and obtain PHP source code via a filename in the sFileName parameter.

The weakness was presented 01/21/2009 by GoLd_M (Website). The advisory is shared for download at milw0rm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2008-5936 since 01/21/2009. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592.

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 highly functional. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 101 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 X-Force (45831), Exploit-DB (6734) and SecurityFocus (BID 31733†). See VDB-45840 for similar entry. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
Author: GoLd_M
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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01/21/2009 +101 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

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

CVE: CVE-2008-5936 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-5936
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-46008
X-Force: 45831 - mini-Pub edit.php information disclosure
SecurityFocus: 31733 - mini-pub Multiple Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities

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

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 11/07/2024 08:11
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (54), 10/25/2018 08:28 (8), 11/07/2024 08:11 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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