Title: Mambo Function.php Arbitrary Command Execution
Info
Disclosure
Sep 18, 2004
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Sep 18, 2004
Solution
Unknown
Description
Mambo contains a flaw that may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands. The problem is that the function.php script does not validate the mosConfig_absolute_path variable which can be changed to include and execute code from a remote location. It is possible that the flaw may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Public
OSVDB:
Web Related
Solution
Upgrade to version 4.5.1 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.