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Virtual Path for phpBB "phpbb_root_path" File Inclusion
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA23918
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Release Date:
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2007-01-26
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Last Update:
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2007-02-01
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Popularity:
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6,470 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: | Virtual Path for phpBB 1.x
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| Advisory Content (Page 1 of 3) | [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] | |
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Description:
GolD_M has reported a vulnerability in Virtual Path for phpBB, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a vulnerable system.
Input passed to the "phpbb_root_path" parameter in vp/configure.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 reported in version 1.0. Other versions may also be affected.
Change Page:
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