PNphpBB "phpbb_root_path" Parameter Remote PHP File Inclusion Vulnerability


Description   A vulnerability has been identified in PNphpBB, which could be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary commands. This flaw is due to an input validation error in the "includes/functions_admin.php" script that does not validate the "phpbb_root_path" parameter, which could be exploited by remote attackers to include malicious files and execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of the web server.
     
Vulnerable Products   Vulnerable Software:
PNphpBB version 1.2g and prior
     
Solution   Upgrade to PNphpBB PNphpBB version 1.2i : http://noc.postnuke.com/frs/?group_id=374Or apply patch : http://noc.postnuke.com/tracker/download.php/374/1396/2912/336/functions_admin.zip
     
CVE   CVE-2006-4968
     
References   http://noc.postnuke.com/tracker/?func=detail&group_id=374&aid=2912&atid=1396
     
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 
2006-09-18 

 Target Type 
Server 

 Possible exploit 
Local & Remote