25683 : XOOPS xoopsConfig Variable Overwrite Arbtirary Local File Inclusion
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6 months ago

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Disclosure

May 21, 2006

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

May 21, 2006

Solution

Unknown

Description

Xoops contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is triggered when passing input to "xoopsConfig" array parameter when the "xoopsOption[nocommon]" parameter is defined, which will disclose arbitrary files from local resources resulting in a loss of confidentiality.

Classification

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

Technical

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

Solution

Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Xoops has released a patch to address this vulnerability.

Products

Xoops

Xoops

2.0.13.2

References

FrSIRT Advisory: ADV-2006-1895
Bugtraq ID: 18061
Other Advisory URL: http://milw0rm.com/exploits/1811
Secunia Advisory ID: 20176
Mail List Post: http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2006-05/0416.html
CVE ID: 2006-2516 (see also: NVD)
Vendor Specific Solution URL: http://www.xoops.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=3112

Tools & Filters

Nessus	21581

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rgod - rgodautistici.org - http://retrogod.altervista.org

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