QLnews contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to execute arbitrary code. The issue is due to the the administrator having permission to add any content to the config.php script. Once modified to contain arbitrary PHP code, an attacker can call the script directly to execute the code.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Rumored
OSVDB:
Web Related
Solution
Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.