webSPELL up to 4.2.0e src/func/language.php path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in webSPELL up to 4.2.0e. This affects an unknown part of the file src/func/language.php. Executing a manipulation can lead to path traversal. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2009-1912. The attack may be launched remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in webSPELL up to 4.2.0e (Content Management System) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the file src/func/language.php. 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. CVE summarizes:

Directory traversal vulnerability in src/func/language.php in webSPELL 4.2.0e and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local .php files via a .. (dot dot) in a language cookie. NOTE: this can be leveraged for SQL injection by including awards.php.

The bug was discovered 04/26/2009. The weakness was shared 05/07/2009 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at webspell.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2009-1912 since 06/04/2009. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

A public exploit has been developed in Perl. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 11 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:src/func/language.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 (50395), SecurityFocus (BID 34862†), OSVDB (54295†) and Secunia (SA35016†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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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
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06/04/2009 +26 days 🔍
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03/17/2015 +2112 days 🔍
11/28/2024 +3544 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: webspell.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2009-1912 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-1912
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-48424
X-Force: 50395
SecurityFocus: 34862 - webSPELL 'getlang.php' SQL Injection Vulnerability
Secunia: 35016
OSVDB: 54295 - webSPELL src/func/language.php language Cookie Local File Inclusion

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 23:38
Updated: 11/28/2024 22:12
Changes: 03/17/2015 23:38 (53), 08/14/2017 10:26 (9), 08/11/2021 13:17 (3), 11/28/2024 22:12 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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