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MxBB Portal mx_modsdb Module "module_root_path" File Inclusion
Secunia Advisory: SA23331
Release Date: 2006-12-13
Last Update: 2006-12-18
Popularity: 4,443 views

Critical:
Highly critical
Impact: System access
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Unpatched

Software:mx_modsdb (module for MxBB Portal) 1.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2006-6560


Description:
Lu7k has discovered a vulnerability in the mx_modsdb module for MxBB Portal, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise vulnerable systems.

Input passed to the "module_root_path" parameter in includes/common.php is not properly verified before being used to include files. This can be exploited to include arbitrary files from local or external resources.

Successful exploitation requires that "register_globals" is enabled.

The vulnerability is confirmed in version 1.0.0. Other versions may also be affected.

Solution:
Edit the source code to ensure that input is properly verified.

Provided and/or discovered by:
Lu7k

Changelog:
2006-12-18: Added CVE reference.

Original Advisory:
http://www.milw0rm.com/exploits/2921


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