MyBB DevBB 1.0 install.php Reconfiguration Vulnerability

BID:4723

Info

MyBB DevBB 1.0 install.php Reconfiguration Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 4723
Class: Design Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: May 11 2002 12:00AM
Updated: May 11 2002 12:00AM
Credit: Posted to BugTraq on May 11, 2002 by frog frog <[email protected]>
Vulnerable: MyBB DevBB 1.0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

MyBB DevBB 1.0 install.php Reconfiguration Vulnerability

MyBB DevBB 1.0 is a php based web discussion forum. An installation script (install.php) may be left in an accessible location after the installation process is completed. This script can be used to obtain administrative access by modifying the package's configuration.

Exploit / POC

MyBB DevBB 1.0 install.php Reconfiguration Vulnerability

Currently the SecurityFocus staff are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

Solution / Fix

MyBB DevBB 1.0 install.php Reconfiguration Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently the SecurityFocus staff are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

References

MyBB DevBB 1.0 install.php Reconfiguration Vulnerability

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