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MxBB Portal Knowledge Base/mx_kb Module "module_root_path" File Inclusion
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA23356
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Release Date:
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2006-12-13
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Last Update:
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2006-12-18
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Popularity:
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4,969 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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Unpatched
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| Software: | Knowledge Base/mx_kb (module for MxBB Portal) 2.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2006-6567
CVE-2006-6568
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Description:
Dr Max Virus has discovered a vulnerability in the Knowledge Base/mx_kb 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/kb_constants.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 2.0.2b. Other versions may also be affected.
Solution:
Edit the source code to ensure that input is properly verified.
Provided and/or discovered by:
Dr Max Virus
Changelog:
2006-12-18: Added CVE reference.
Original Advisory:
http://www.milw0rm.com/exploits/2924
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