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b2evolution "inc_path" File Inclusion Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA23346
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Release Date:
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2006-12-11
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Popularity:
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5,677 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: | b2evolution 1.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2006-6417
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Description:
tarkus has discovered a vulnerability in b2evolution, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise vulnerable systems.
Input passed to the "inc_path" parameter in inc/CONTROL/imports/import-mt.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 1.8.5. Prior versions may also be affected.
Solution:
Update to version 1.8.6.
Provided and/or discovered by:
tarkus
Original Advisory:
https://tiifp.org/tarkus/advisories/b2evolution111106_01.txt
Other References:
http://b2evolution.net/news/2006/11/30/security_alert_import_mt_php
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