Content*Builder sitemap/sitemap.inc.php path[cb] code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Content*Builder. The affected element is an unknown function of the file sitemap/sitemap.inc.php. This manipulation of the argument path[cb] causes code injection. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2006-3172. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Content*Builder (Content Management System) (affected version not known). Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the file sitemap/sitemap.inc.php. The manipulation of the argument path[cb] 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 weakness was shared 06/11/2006 by Federico Fazzi (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2006-3172 since 06/22/2006. 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. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

A public exploit has been developed by Federico Fazzi and been published even before and not after the advisory. It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:sitemap/sitemap.inc.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 (1903), SecurityFocus (BID 18404†), OSVDB (26354†) and Secunia (SA20557†). The entries VDB-30943, VDB-30942, VDB-84070 and VDB-84071 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: Federico Fazzi
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Researcher: Federico Fazzi
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2006-3172 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-3172
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-84079
X-Force: 27044
SecurityFocus: 18404 - Content-Builder Multiple Remote File Include Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 20557 - Content*Builder File Inclusion Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 26354 - Content*Builder sitemap/sitemap.inc.php path[cb] Parameter Remote File Inclusion
Vupen: ADV-2006-2300

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

Created: 05/08/2016 19:44
Updated: 09/11/2025 05:43
Changes: 05/08/2016 19:44 (63), 12/09/2018 11:11 (4), 07/30/2022 17:47 (4), 07/30/2022 17:55 (1), 09/11/2025 05:43 (14)
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