14047 : vBulletin misc.php template Variable PHP Code Injection
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about 1 year ago

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Disclosure

Feb 22, 2005

Discovery

Feb 17, 2005

Dates

Exploit

Feb 22, 2005

Solution

Unknown

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Description

vBulletin contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to inject and execute arbitrary PHP code, because nested input passed to the "template" parameter in "misc.php" isn't properly verified and can be exploited. The issue is triggered when the "Add Template Name in HTML Comments" option is enabled. It is possible that the flaw may allow the injection and execution of arbitrary PHP code resulting in a loss of confidentiality and integrity.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality, Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified
OSVDB: Web Related

Solution

Upgrade to version 3.0.7 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. It is also possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround: Disable the "Add Template Name in HTML Comments" option

Products

vBulletin
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3.0.6

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11668

Nessus

17211

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  • pokleyzz - pokleyzzBrand New Doo Dooscan-associates.net - SCAN Associates Sdn. Bhd.

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