TaskHopper Joomla/Mambo mosConfig_absolute_path code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in TaskHopper. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file Joomla/Mambo. This manipulation of the argument mosConfig_absolute_path causes code injection. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2006-3396. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in TaskHopper (version now known) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the file Joomla/Mambo. 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 galleria.html.php in Galleria Mambo Module 1.0 and earlier for Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter.

The weakness was released 04/10/2007 by Cold z3ro (Website). The advisory is shared at attrition.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2006-3396 since 07/06/2006. 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.

After before and not just, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 22049 (Mambo / Joomla! Component / Module 'mosConfig_absolute_path' Multiple Parameter Remote File Include Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and running in the context r.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (33552), Exploit-DB (3703), Tenable (22049), SecurityFocus (BID 23408†) and OSVDB (34797†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-31637, VDB-31587, VDB-31585 and VDB-31510. 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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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 22049
Nessus Name: Mambo / Joomla! Component / Module 'mosConfig_absolute_path' Multiple Parameter Remote File Include Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: attrition.org
Researcher: Cold z3ro
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2006-3396 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-3396
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-85441
X-Force: 33552
SecurityFocus: 23408 - Mambo/Joomla Taskhopper MosConfig_Absolute_Path Multiple Remote File Include Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 20949 - Mambo Galleria Module "mosConfig_absolute_path" File Inclusion, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 34797 - TaskHopper for Joomla/Mambo inc/projectstatus_type.php mosConfig_absolute_path Parameter Remote File Inclusion
SecurityTracker: 1016437
Vupen: ADV-2006-2666

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

Created: 05/08/2016 21:51
Updated: 07/06/2024 12:24
Changes: 05/08/2016 21:51 (60), 03/01/2019 15:51 (16), 07/06/2024 12:24 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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