MyBB inc/functions_post.php domecode() code execution
| mybb-domecode-code-execution (27046) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
MyBB could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary PHP code caused by improper validation by the inc/functions_post.php. A remote attacker could create a specially-crafted username when registering and previewing a post containing the '/slap' string, allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary PHP code on the system.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of MyBB (1.1.3 or later), available from the MyBB Web site. See References.
References:
- MyBB Web site: MyBB - Home.
- BID-18396: MyBB DomeCode Remote PHP Script Code Injection Vulnerability
- CVE-2006-2908: The domecode function in inc/functions_post.php in MyBulletinBoard (MyBB) 1.1.2, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the username field, which is used in a preg_replace function call with a /e (executable) modifier.
- OSVDB ID: 26216: MyBulletinBoard (MyBB) Registration username Field domecode() Function PHP Code Execution
- SA20371: MyBB "domecode()" PHP Code Execution Vulnerability
- SECTRACK ID: 1016270: MyBB domecode() Input Validation Error Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
- VUPEN/ADV-2006-2288: MyBB domecode() Function Username Remote Command Execution Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- MyBB MyBB 1.1.2
Reported:
Jun 12, 2006
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