6326 : Ikonboard register.cgi SEND_MAIL Variable Arbitrary Command Execution
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Last Modified
5 months ago

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100%

Disclosure
Dec 28, 2000

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Unknown

Solution
Unknown

Description

 Ikonboard contains a flaw that may allow an remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands. The issue is triggered due to insufficient checking of user-supplied input in the register.cgi script. It is possible that the flaw may allow an remote attacker to use the $SEND_MAIL variable in a URL and execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of the web server, resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

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

Solution

 Upgrade to version 2.1.7 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products
Ikonboard Services
Watch-list
Ikonboard
Watch-list
 2.1.7b

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