phpSyncML WBXML/Encoder.php base_dir code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in phpSyncML. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file WBXML/Encoder.php. The manipulation of the argument base_dir leads to code injection. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2007-4978. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in phpSyncML (version unknown) and classified as critical. This issue affects an unknown function of the file WBXML/Encoder.php. The manipulation of the argument base_dir with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in phpSyncML 0.1.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the base_dir parameter to (1) Decoder.php and (2) Encoder.php in WBXML/.

The weakness was shared 09/18/2007 (Website). The advisory is shared at exploit-db.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2007-4978 since 09/19/2007. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059 for this issue.

A public exploit has been developed by S.W.A.T. and been published immediately after the advisory. The exploit is available at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:WBXML/Encoder.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 X-Force (36665), Exploit-DB (4421), SecurityFocus (BID 25701†) and OSVDB (38261†). The entry VDB-38873 is related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best 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
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: S.W.A.T.
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: exploit-db.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2007-4978 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-4978
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-86009
X-Force: 36665
SecurityFocus: 25701 - phpSyncML Base_Dir Parameter Multiple Remote File Include Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: 38261 - phpSyncML WBXML/Encoder.php base_dir Parameter Remote File Inclusion

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

Created: 05/09/2016 11:34
Updated: 10/07/2024 05:26
Changes: 05/09/2016 11:34 (56), 01/05/2019 13:44 (5), 10/07/2024 05:26 (19)
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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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