24272 : [V]Book config.php Arbitrary PHP Code Execution
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2006-03-29

Keywords

EV0111

Description

[V]Book contains a flaw that may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. The issue occurs because program administrators are allowed to edit the config.php file. By placing custom PHP code and then calling it, the code will be executed with the privileges of the web server.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Public
OSVDB: Web Related

Technical

An attacker must supply valid administrator authentication credentials in order to exploit this vulnerability.

This vulnerability is only present when the magic_quotes_gpc PHP option is 'off'.

Solution

Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.

Products

Kuba Kunkiewicz
Watch-list
[V]Book
Watch-list
2.0

References

Credit

  • Aliaksandr Hartsuyeu - alexevuln.com - eVuln

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 7.6
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2006-03-31 | Disagree?

Access_vector_2 Access_complexity_0 Authentication_2 Confidentiality_impact_2 Integrity_impact_2 Availability_impact_2

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