YaBB SE 0.8/1.4.1/1.5.0 Language file inclusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in YaBB SE 0.8/1.4.1/1.5.0. This issue affects some unknown processing. This manipulation of the argument Language causes file inclusion. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2000-1176. In addition, an exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in YaBB SE 0.8/1.4.1/1.5.0 (Forum Software). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument language with an unknown input leads to a file inclusion vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-73. The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Directory traversal vulnerability in YaBB search.pl CGI script allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack in the "catsearch" form field.

The weakness was presented 01/21/2003 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2000-1176. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The successful exploitation needs a single authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

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 11588 (YaBB SE < 1.5.2 Multiple 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. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 10188 (YaBB search.pl Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (11834), Exploit-DB (20387), Tenable (11588), SecurityFocus (BID 7399†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-2995†). See VDB-16332, VDB-88871 and VDB-88872 for similar entries. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: File inclusion
CWE: CWE-73
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 11588
Nessus Name: YaBB SE < 1.5.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

01/09/2001 🔍
01/21/2003 +742 days 🔍
01/21/2003 +0 days 🔍
04/22/2003 +91 days 🔍
05/07/2003 +15 days 🔍
11/26/2003 +203 days 🔍
07/10/2016 +4610 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-1176 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-1176
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-88873
X-Force: 11834
SecurityFocus: 7399 - YaBB SE Language Remote File Include Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 2995 - YaBB SE <= 1.5.0 Allows Malicious PHP Files Include, High

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

Created: 07/10/2016 23:14
Updated: 10/11/2025 18:57
Changes: 07/10/2016 23:14 (39), 02/21/2019 11:34 (27), 09/03/2024 16:37 (25), 10/11/2025 18:57 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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