VideoDB component for Mambo core/videodb.class.xml.php file include

videodb-class-xml-file-include (27778) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

The VideoDB component for Mambo could allow a remote attacker to include arbitrary files. A remote attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request to the core/videodb.class.xml.php script using the 'mosConfig_absolute_path' parameter to specify a malicious file from a remote system, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system.

Platforms Affected:

  • Mamboserver, VideoDB component for Mambo 0.3 and prior

Remedy:

Refer to Mambo Annoucements Forum, July 10th, 2006, 20:31 for suggested workaround. See References.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

  • Mambo Annoucements Forum, July 10th, 2006, 20:31, 3PD components being targeted at http://forum.mamboserver.com/showthread.php?t=83001.
  • BID-19049: VideoDB Component Module For Mambo Xml_Domit_Lite_Include.PHP Remote File Include Vulnerability
  • CVE-2006-3736: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in core/videodb.class.xml.php in the VideoDB component for Mambo 0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter.
  • SA21082: Mambo VideoDB Component File Inclusion Vulnerability
  • VUPEN/ADV-2006-2845: VideoDB Component for Mambo mosConfig_absolute_path Remote File Inclusion Vulnerability

Reported:

Jul 17, 2006

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