Mambatstaff MosConfig_Absolute_Path Remote File Include Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	19222
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Jul 29 2006 12:00AM
Updated:	Jul 31 2006 07:27PM
Credit:	Dr.Jr7 is credited with the discovery of this vulnerability.
Vulnerable:	Mambo Mambatstaff Component 0
Not Vulnerable:

Mambatstaff MosConfig_Absolute_Path Remote File Include Vulnerability

Mambatstaff for Mambo is prone to a remote file-include vulnerability because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input.

An attacker can exploit this issue to include arbitrary remote files containing malicious PHP code and execute it in the context of the webserver process. This may allow the attacker to compromise the application and to gain access to the underlying system.

Mambatstaff MosConfig_Absolute_Path Remote File Include Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue via a web client.

The following proof-of-concept URI is available:

• /data/vulnerabilities/exploits/mambastaff-jul29-2006.html

Mambatstaff MosConfig_Absolute_Path Remote 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 if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected]:[email protected].

Mambatstaff MosConfig_Absolute_Path Remote File Include Vulnerability

References:

• Mambastaff Homepage (Mambastaff)
  
• mambatstaff Mambo Component <= Remote Include Vulnerability (Dr.Jr7)