PunBB Private Messaging System up to 1.2.1 functions_navlinks.php pun_user[language] path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in PunBB Private Messaging System up to 1.2.1. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file functions_navlinks.php. The manipulation of the argument pun_user[language] results in path traversal. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2008-6308. Moreover, an exploit is present.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in PunBB Private Messaging System up to 1.2.1 (Forum Software). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown code block of the file functions_navlinks.php. The manipulation of the argument pun_user[language] 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. CVE summarizes:

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Private Messaging System (PMS) 1.2.3 and earlier for PunBB allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the pun_user[language] parameter to (1) functions_navlinks.php, (2) header_new_messages.php, (3) profile_send.php, and (4) viewtopic_PM-link.php in include/pms/.

The weakness was disclosed 02/26/2009 (Website). The advisory is available at milw0rm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2008-6308 since 02/26/2009. The exploitability is told to be difficult. 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. This vulnerability is assigned to T1006 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

A public exploit has been developed by StAkeR and been published before and not just after the advisory. The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as functional. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 99 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:functions_navlinks.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 X-Force (46718), Exploit-DB (7159), SecurityFocus (BID 32360†) and Secunia (SA13201†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Access: Public
Status: Functional
Author: StAkeR
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: milw0rm.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2008-6308 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-6308
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-46842
X-Force: 46718 - Private Messaging System (PMS) module for PunBB multiple file include
SecurityFocus: 32360 - PunBB 'pun_user[language]' Parameter Multiple Local File Include Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 13201 - PunBB Private Message System Module Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
Vupen: ADV-2008-3214

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 11/11/2024 10:10
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (62), 12/03/2017 15:18 (6), 11/11/2024 10:10 (17)
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