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Xoops XT-Conteudo Module "spaw_root" File Inclusion
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA25667
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Release Date:
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2007-06-14
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Last Update:
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2007-06-15
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Popularity:
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4,842 views
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Critical:
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Highly critical
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Impact:
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Exposure of system information
Exposure of sensitive information
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: | XT-Conteudo 1.x (module for Xoops)
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2007-3221
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Description:
FiSh has discovered a vulnerability in the XT-Conteudo module for Xoops, which can be exploited by malicious people to disclose sensitive information or to compromise a vulnerable system.
Input passed to the "spaw_root" parameter in admin/spaw/spaw_control.class.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 related to:
SA20558
SA22383
SA25522
SA25652
The vulnerability is confirmed in version 1.52. Other versions may also be affected.
Solution:
Edit the source code to ensure that input is properly verified.
Disable SPAW and remove the admin/spaw/ directory.
Provided and/or discovered by:
FiSh
Changelog:
2007-06-15: Added CVE reference.
Original Advisory:
http://milw0rm.com/exploits/4069
Other References:
SA20558:
http://secunia.com/advisories/20558/
SA22383:
http://secunia.com/advisories/22383/
SA25522:
http://secunia.com/advisories/25522/
SA25652:
http://secunia.com/advisories/25652/
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