PHPKIT eval() function code execution

phpkit-eval-code-execution (23015) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

PHPKIT could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code caused by a vulnerability in the eval() function. If register_globals is enabled, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Platforms Affected:

  • PHPKIT, PHPKIT 1.6.1 R2 and prior

Remedy:

No remedy available as of August 16, 2008.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

  • Full-Disclosure Mailing List, Tue Nov 08 2005 - 02:23:57 CST, Advisory 21/2005: Multiple vulnerabilities in PHPKIT at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-11/0182.html.
  • PHPKIT Web site, PHPKIT Die Homepage Software at http://www.phpkit.de/.
  • BID-15354: PHPKit Multiple Input Validation Vulnerabilities
  • CVE-2005-3554: Multiple eval injection vulnerabilities in the help function in PHPKIT 1.6.1 R2 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server via unknown attack vectors involving uninitialized variables.
  • FrSIRT/ADV-2005-2344: PHPKIT Remote SQL Injection and Command Execution Vulnerabilities
  • OSVDB ID: 20563: PHPKIT Help Function Arbitrary PHP Code Execution
  • SA17479: PHPKIT Multiple Vulnerabilities
  • SECTRACK ID: 1015167: PHPKIT Has Multiple Bugs That Permit Remote Code Execution, SQL Injection, and Cross-Site Scripting Attacks

Reported:

Nov 07, 2005

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