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phpBB TopList "phpbb_root_path" File Inclusion Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA19884
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Release Date:
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2006-05-02
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Last Update:
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2006-05-19
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Popularity:
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6,590 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: | TopList 1.x (module for phpBB)
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2006-2151
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Description:
[Oo] has discovered a vulnerability in the TopList module for phpBB, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a vulnerable system.
Input passed to the "phpbb_root_path" parameter in toplist.php is not properly verified before being used to include files. This can be exploited to execute arbitrary PHP code by including files from local or external resources.
Successful exploitation requires that "register_globals" is enabled.
The vulnerability has been confirmed in version 1.3.8. Other versions may also be affected.
Solution:
Apply code changes as instructed by the vendor:
http://www.wyrihaximus.net/blog/message/id/108/n/Hotfix_for_toplist_1.x/
Provided and/or discovered by:
[Oo]
Changelog:
2006-05-04: Added CVE reference.
2006-05-19: Updated "Solution" section.
Original Advisory:
http://milw0rm.com/exploits/1724
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