FluxBB up to 1.5.6 install.php install_lang path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in FluxBB up to 1.5.6. It has been classified as problematic. This impacts an unknown function of the file install.php. The manipulation of the argument install_lang leads to path traversal. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2014-9574. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in FluxBB up to 1.5.6 (Forum Software) and classified as critical. This issue affects an unknown code block of the file install.php. The manipulation of the argument install_lang with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Directory traversal vulnerability in install.php in FluxBB before 1.5.8 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local install.php files via a .. (dot dot) in the install_lang parameter.

The weakness was released 02/03/2015 (Website). The advisory is shared at htbridge.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-9574 since 01/07/2015. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

By approaching the search of inurl:install.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

Upgrading to version 1.5.7 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (100506). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: FluxBB 1.5.7

Timelineinfo

01/07/2015 🔍
02/03/2015 +27 days 🔍
02/03/2015 +0 days 🔍
03/27/2015 +52 days 🔍
04/08/2018 +1108 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: htbridge.com
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2014-9574 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9574
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-73841
X-Force: 100506

Entryinfo

Created: 03/27/2015 14:56
Updated: 04/08/2018 11:54
Changes: 03/27/2015 14:56 (45), 04/08/2018 11:54 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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