phpMyFAQ 2.6.11/2.6.12 code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in phpMyFAQ 2.6.11/2.6.12. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation can lead to code injection. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2010-4558. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in phpMyFAQ 2.6.11/2.6.12 (Content Management System) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation 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. CVE summarizes:

phpMyFAQ 2.6.11 and 2.6.12, as distributed between December 4th and December 15th 2010, contains an externally introduced modification (Trojan Horse) in the getTopTen method in inc/Faq.php, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code.

The weakness was shared 12/17/2010 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2010-4558 since 12/17/2010. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 12461 (Possible Backdoor in phpMyFAQ).

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 (64156), SecurityFocus (BID 45442†), Secunia (SA42622†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-28779†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2010-4558 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-4558
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-55804
X-Force: 64156
SecurityFocus: 45442 - phpMyFAQ Backdoor Unauthorized Access Vulnerability
Secunia: 42622 - phpMyFAQ Compromised Source Packages Backdoor Security Issue, Highly Critical
Vulnerability Center: 28779 - phpMyFAQ 2.6.11 and 2.6.12 Remote Arbitrary PHP Code Execution Vulnerability, High
Vupen: ADV-2010-3254

Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 23:27
Updated: 03/12/2017 08:44
Changes: 03/19/2015 23:27 (50), 03/12/2017 08:44 (14)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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