Mambo 4.6.2/4.6.3 connector.php _FILES input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Mambo 4.6.2/4.6.3. It has been classified as problematic. This impacts an unknown function of the file connectors/php/connector.php. Performing a manipulation of the argument _FILES results in input validation. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2008-7215. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Mambo 4.6.2/4.6.3 (Content Management System). This affects an unknown code block of the file connectors/php/connector.php. The manipulation of the argument _FILES with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The Image Manager in MOStlyCE before 2.4, as used in Mambo 4.6.3 and earlier, allows remote attackers to rename arbitrary files and cause a denial of service via modified file[NewFile][name], file[NewFile][tmp_name], and file[NewFile][size] parameters in a FileUpload command, which are used to modify equivalent variables in $_FILES that are accessed when the is_uploaded_file check fails.

The weakness was released 01/28/2008 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2008-7215 since 09/11/2009. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a exploit are known.

After even before and not, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:connectors/php/connector.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 30110 (Mambo MOStlyCE Mambot Arbitrary File Rename), 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 (39986), Tenable (30110), SecurityFocus (BID 27472†), OSVDB (42532†) and Secunia (SA28670†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-49970, VDB-49969 and VDB-49968. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 30110
Nessus Name: Mambo MOStlyCE Mambot Arbitrary File Rename
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2008-7215 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-7215
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-49971
X-Force: 39986
SecurityFocus: 27472 - Mambo MOStlyCE Module Image Manager Utility Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
Secunia: 28670 - Mambo Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 42532 - MOStlyCE for Mambo connectors/php/connector.php Command Variable Absolute Path Arbitrary File Deletion
Vulnerability Center: 17538 - Mambo MOStlyCE Vulnerability Allows Remote Attackers to Delete Files and Cause DoS, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2008-0325

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

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 08/22/2021 13:26
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (61), 08/15/2017 09:24 (14), 08/22/2021 13:26 (4)
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