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Advanced Guestbook "include_path" Parameter File Inclusion
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA22756
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Release Date:
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2006-11-07
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Last Update:
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2006-11-10
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Popularity:
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9,489 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 Patch
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| Software: | Advanced Guestbook 2.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2006-5804
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Description:
BrokeN-ProXy has discovered a vulnerability in Advanced Guestbook, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a vulnerable system.
Input passed to the "include_path" parameter in admin.php is not properly verified, before it is used to include files within the "gb_template" class in lib/template.class.php. This can be exploited to include arbitrary files from external and local resources.
The vulnerability is confirmed in version 2.3.1. Other versions may also be affected.
Solution:
Update to version 2.4.2.
Provided and/or discovered by:
BrokeN-ProXy
Changelog:
2006-11-08: Updated "Description" section. Added additional information.
2006-11-10: Added CVE reference.
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