MXBB MX Faq Module Module_Root_Path Remote File Include Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	23758
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:	CVE-2007-2493
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	May 02 2007 12:00AM
Updated:	May 07 2015 05:39PM
Credit:	bd0rk from SOH-Crew is credited with the discovery of this vulnerability.
Vulnerable:	mxBB MX Faq Module 2.0
Not Vulnerable:

MXBB MX Faq Module Module_Root_Path Remote File Include Vulnerability

The mxBB MX Faq 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.

This issue affects MX Faq 2.0.0; other versions may also be vulnerable.

MXBB MX Faq Module Module_Root_Path Remote File Include Vulnerability

Attackers can use a browser to exploit this issue.

The following exploit is available:

• /data/vulnerabilities/exploits/23758.php

MXBB MX Faq Module Module_Root_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].

MXBB MX Faq Module Module_Root_Path Remote File Include Vulnerability

References:

• MX Faq Module (MX Faq)
  
• Vendor Home Page (mxBB)