EncapsBB File Include Vulnerability

BID:12933

Info

EncapsBB File Include Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 12933
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Mar 29 2005 12:00AM
Updated: Mar 29 2005 12:00AM
Credit: Frank "brOmstar" Reissner is credited with the discovery of this issue.
Vulnerable: EncapsBB EncapsBB 0.3.2 _fixed
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

EncapsBB File Include Vulnerability

EncapsBB is reported prone to a file include vulnerability.

The problem presents itself specifically when an attacker passes the location of a remote or local script through the 'index_header.php' script.

An attacker may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary server-side script code on an affected computer with the privileges of the Web server process. This may facilitate unauthorized access.

EncapsBB version 0.3.2_fixed is reported prone to this issue. Other versions may be affected as well.

Exploit / POC

EncapsBB File Include Vulnerability

An exploit is not required.

Solution / Fix

EncapsBB File Include Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

References

EncapsBB File Include Vulnerability

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