FlashBB Sendmsg.PHP Remote File Include Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	24842
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:	CVE-2007-3697
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Jul 10 2007 12:00AM
Updated:	May 07 2015 05:37PM
Credit:	kw3rln is credited with discovering this vulnerability.
Vulnerable:	TUFaT FlashBB 1.1.7
Not Vulnerable:

FlashBB Sendmsg.PHP Remote File Include Vulnerability

FlashBB is prone to a remote file-include vulnerability because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input to the application.

An attacker may leverage this issue to execute an arbitrary remote file containing malicious script code in the context of the webserver process. This may allow the attacker to compromise the application and the underlying system. Other attacks are also possible.

FlashBB 1.1.7 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

FlashBB Sendmsg.PHP Remote File Include Vulnerability

Attackers may exploit this issue through a browser.

Sample exploit code has been provided:

• /data/vulnerabilities/exploits/24842.pl

FlashBB Sendmsg.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].

FlashBB Sendmsg.PHP Remote File Include Vulnerability

References:

• Flashbb <= 1.1.7 - Remote File Inclusion Exploit ([email protected])