Anything-digital Com Jcalpro 1.5.3.6 cal_popup.php mosConfig_absolute_path code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Anything-digital Com Jcalpro 1.5.3.6 and classified as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the file cal_popup.php. This manipulation of the argument mosConfig_absolute_path causes code injection. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2009-4431. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Anything-digital Com Jcalpro 1.5.3.6 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the file cal_popup.php. The manipulation of the argument mosConfig_absolute_path with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in cal_popup.php in the Anything Digital Development JCal Pro (aka com_jcalpro or JCP) component 1.5.3.6 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter.

The weakness was presented 12/28/2009 by kaMtiEz (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2009-4431 since 12/28/2009. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059 for this issue.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:cal_popup.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 (10587) and SecurityFocus (BID 37438†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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12/28/2009 +7 days 🔍
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03/18/2015 +1906 days 🔍
06/15/2025 +3742 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: kaMtiEz
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2009-4431 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-4431
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-51313
SecurityFocus: 37438 - Joomla! JCal Pro Component 'mosConfig_absolute_path' Parameter Remote File Include Vulnerability

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 06/15/2025 21:31
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (50), 12/20/2017 15:05 (2), 06/15/2025 21:31 (27)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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