phpbb-Auction Module for phpBB "phpbb_root_path" File Inclusion Vulnerability


Description   A vulnerability has been identified in phpbb-Auction (module for phpBB), which may be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary commands. This flaw is due to an input validation error in the "auction/auction_common.php" script that does not validate the "phpbb_root_path" parameter, which could be exploited by remote attackers to include malicious scripts and execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of the web server.
     
Vulnerable Products   Vulnerable Software:
phpbb-Auction (module for phpBB) version 1.3m and prior
     
Solution  
     
CVE   CVE-2006-2245
     
References   http://pridels.blogspot.com/2006/05/phpbb-auction-mod-remote-file.html
     
Vulnerability Manager Detection   No
     
IPS Protection  
ASQ Engine alarm Available Since
phpBB: PHP code inclusion attempt using a vulnerable module
3.2.0
     


 
 
 
 
 Risk level 
High 

 Vulnerability First Public Report Date 
2006-05-03 

 Target Type 
Server 

 Possible exploit 
Local & Remote