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phpBB Activity Mod Plus Module "phpbb_root_path" File Inclusion
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA20354
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Release Date:
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2006-05-30
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Last Update:
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2006-06-07
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Popularity:
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7,023 views
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Critical:
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Highly critical
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Impact:
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System access
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Workaround
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| Software: | Activity Mod Plus 1.x (module for phpBB)
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2006-2735
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Description:
Mustafa Can Bjorn has reported a vulnerability in the Activity Mod Plus module for phpBB, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a vulnerable system.
Input passed to the "phpbb_root_path" parameter in "language/lang_english/lang_activity.php" isn't properly verified, before it is used to include files. This can be exploited to include arbitrary files from external and local resources.
The "lang_activity_char.php" script is reportedly also affected.
Successful exploitation requires that "register_globals" is enabled.
Solution:
Apply code changes as instructed by the vendor.
http://www.phpbb-amod.com/topics.html-t-2423
Provided and/or discovered by:
Mustafa Can Bjorn
Changelog:
2006-06-07: Added CVE reference.
Original Advisory:
http://www.nukedx.com/?viewdoc=38
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