24291 : QLnews config.php Arbitrary PHP Code Execution
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7 months ago

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Disclosure

Mar 30, 2006

Discovery

Unknown

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Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

QLnews contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to execute arbitrary code. The issue is due to the the administrator having permission to add any content to the config.php script. Once modified to contain arbitrary PHP code, an attacker can call the script directly to execute the code.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Rumored / Private
OSVDB: Web Related

Technical

An attacker must supply valid administrator authentication credentials in order to exploit this vulnerability.

This vulnerability is only present when the magic_quotes_gpc PHP option is 'off'.

Solution

Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.

Products

VScripts
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QLnews
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1.2

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  • Aliaksandr Hartsuyeu - alexBrand New Doo Dooevuln.com - eVuln

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