MXBB Newssuite Module Newssuite_Constants.PHP Remote File Include Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	21573
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Dec 13 2006 12:00AM
Updated:	Dec 14 2006 03:53PM
Credit:	Dr Max Virus is credited with the discovery of this vulnerability.
Vulnerable:	mxBB newssuite Module 1.5
Not Vulnerable:

MXBB Newssuite Module Newssuite_Constants.PHP Remote File Include Vulnerability

The mxBB newssuite module is prone to a remote file-include vulnerability because it fails to sufficiently sanitize user-supplied data.

Exploiting this issue may allow an attacker to compromise the application and the underlying system; other attacks are also possible.

Version 1.5 is vulnerable to this issue; other versions may also be affected.

MXBB Newssuite Module Newssuite_Constants.PHP Remote File Include Vulnerability

An attacker can exploit this issue via a web client.

The following sample exploit is available:

• /data/vulnerabilities/exploits/21573.pl

MXBB Newssuite Module Newssuite_Constants.PHP 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].

MXBB Newssuite Module Newssuite_Constants.PHP Remote File Include Vulnerability

References:

• Vendor Home Page (mxBB)