FubarForum 'index.php' Local File Include Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	29847
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:	CVE-2008-2887
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Jun 20 2008 12:00AM
Updated:	May 07 2015 05:28PM
Credit:	cOndemned
Vulnerable:	chaozz@work FubarForum 1.5
Not Vulnerable:

FubarForum 'index.php' Local File Include Vulnerability

FubarForum is prone to a local file-include vulnerability because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input.

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability using directory-traversal strings to execute local script code in the context of the application. This may allow the attacker to access sensitive information that may aid in further attacks.

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

FubarForum 'index.php' Local File Include Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue via a browser.

The following proof-of-concept URIs are available:

http://www.example.com/[fubarforum_path]/index.php?page=../../../../etc/passwd%00
http://www.example.com/[fubarforum_path]/index.php?page=../../../../[local_file]%00

FubarForum 'index.php' Local File Include Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

FubarForum 'index.php' Local File Include Vulnerability

References:

• FubarForum Homepage (chaozz@work)