6239 : PHP-Nuke article.php Arbitrary SQL Query
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10 months ago

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Disclosure

Aug 03, 2001

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Aug 03, 2001

Solution

Unknown

Description

PHP Nuke article.php contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to perform arbitrary SQL operations. The issue is triggered when modifying the $prefix variable of article.php. If a remote attacker knows the database name that PHP-Nuke is using, and the webserver is able to connect to it without a password, it is possible that the attacker can submit his own value for the $prefix variable and modify SQL queries to gain unauthorized administrative access to the database, resulting in 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
OSVDB: Web Related, Concern

Technical

This is only possible if the intruder knows the database name that PHP-Nuke is using, and the webserver must be able to connect to it without a password.

Solution

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

Products

Francisco Burzi
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PHP-Nuke
Watch-list
5.0
5.0.1

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  • kill-9 - kill-9Brand New Doo Doomodernhackers.com - Modern Hacker

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