UseBB 'admin.php' Local File Include Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	47166
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Apr 05 2011 12:00AM
Updated:	Apr 05 2011 12:00AM
Credit:	High-Tech Bridge SA
Vulnerable:	UseBB UseBB 1.0.11
Not Vulnerable:

UseBB 'admin.php' Local File Include Vulnerability

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

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to obtain potentially sensitive information and execute arbitrary local scripts in the context of the webserver process. This may allow the attacker to compromise the application and the underlying computer; other attacks are also possible.

UseBB 1.0.11 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

UseBB 'admin.php' Local File Include Vulnerability

Attackers may exploit this issue through a browser.

The following example URI is available:

http://www.example.com/admin.php?act=/../../config

UseBB 'admin.php' Local File Include Vulnerability

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

UseBB 'admin.php' Local File Include Vulnerability

References:

• UseBB Homepage (UseBB)
  
• HTB22914: Local File Inclusion in UseBB (High-Tech Bridge SA)