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MWChat "CONFIG[MWCHAT_Libs]" File Inclusion Vulnerability
Secunia Advisory: SA15596
Release Date: 2005-06-03
Last Update: 2006-11-21
Popularity: 5,580 views

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

Software:MWChat 6.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2006-5904


Description:
Status-x has reported a vulnerability in MWChat, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a vulnerable system.

Input passed to the "CONFIG[MWCHAT_Libs]" parameter 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 vulnerability has been reported in version 6.x. Other versions may also be affected.

Solution:
Update to version 6.8.
http://www.appindex.net/products/detail/?product=mwchat

Provided and/or discovered by:
Status-x

Changelog:
2005-06-07: New version released. Updated "Solution" section.
2006-11-21: Added CVE reference.

Original Advisory:
http://www.defacers.com.mx/advisories/4.txt


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