DotClear "blog_dc_path" parameter file include

dotclear-blogdcpath-file-include (26917) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

DotClear could allow a remote attacker to include arbitrary files. A remote attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request to the layout/prepend.php script using the 'blog_dc_path' parameter to specify a malicious file from a remote system, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system.


Consequences:

Gain Access

Remedy:

No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.

References:

  • BugTraq Mailing List, Sat Jun 03 2006 - 11:14:55 CDT : DotClear <= 1.2.4 'blog_dc_path' (php5) arbitrary remote inclusion.
  • DotClear Web site: DotClear.
  • BID-18259: DotClear Prepend.PHP Remote File Include Vulnerability
  • CVE-2006-2866: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in layout/prepend.php in DotClear 1.2.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a FTP URL in the blog_dc_path parameter, which passes file_exists() and is_dir() tests on PHP 5.
  • SA20437: DotClear "blog_dc_path" File Inclusion Vulnerability
  • VUPEN/ADV-2006-2137: DotClear blog_dc_path Parameter Handling Remote File Inclusion Vulnerability

Platforms Affected:

  • Dotclear Dotclear 1.2.4 and prior

Reported:

Jun 03, 2006

The information within this database may change without notice. Use of this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are NO warranties, implied or otherwise, with regard to this information or its use. Any use of this information is at the user's risk. In no event shall the author/distributor (IBM Internet Security Systems X-Force) be held liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread of this information.

For corrections or additions please email xforce@iss.net

Return to the main page