Shambo2 component for Mambo mosConfig_absolute_path file include

shambo2-mosconfigabsoluetpath-file-include (30235) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

Shambo2 component for Mambo could allow a remote attacker to include arbitrary files. A remote attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request to the shambo2.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 Web server.

*CVSS:

Base Score: 7
  Access Vector: Remote
  Access Complexity: Low
  Authentication: Not Required
  Confidentiality Impact: Partial
  Integrity Impact: Partial
  Availability Impact: Partial
 
Temporal Score: 6.3
  Exploitability: Functional
  Remediation Level: Unavailable
  Report Confidence: Uncorroborated

Consequences:

Gain Access

Remedy:

No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.

References:

  • Blue Flame IT Ltd. Web site: Joomla Components.
  • BugTraq Mailing List, Sat Nov 11 2006 - 12:59:14 CST : shambo2 Component For Mambo 4.5 Remote File Inclusion Exploit.
  • BID-21030: Shabmo2 Component Shambo2.PHP Remote File Include Vulnerability
  • CVE-2006-6049: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in shambo2.php in the Shambo2 (com_shambo2) component for Mambo 4.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter.
  • OSVDB ID: 30370: shambo2 for Mambo shambo2.php mosConfig_absolute_path Variable Remote File Inclusion
  • SA22870: Mambo shambo2 Component File Inclusion Vulnerability
  • VUPEN/ADV-2006-4503: Shambo2 for Mambo mosConfig_absolute_path File Inclusion Vulnerability

Platforms Affected:

  • Phil Taylor Shambo2 component for Mambo

Reported:

Nov 11, 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

* According to the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST), the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) is an "industry open standard designed to convey vulnerability severity and help to determine urgency and priority of response." IBM PROVIDES THE CVSS SCORES "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. CUSTOMERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL SECURITY VULNERABILITY.
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 IBM be held liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread of this information.

About IBM Internet Security Systems

IBM Internet Security Systems is a trusted security advisor to thousands of the world's leading businesses and governments, helping to provide pre-emptive protection for networks, desktops and servers. The IBM Proventia? integrated security platform is designed to automatically protect against both known and unknown threats, helping to keep networks up and running and shield customers from online attacks before they impact business assets. IBM Internet Security Systems products and services are based on the proactive security intelligence of its X-Force? research and development team ? an unequivocal world authority in vulnerability and threat research. The IBM Internet Security Systems product line is also complemented by comprehensive Managed Security Services and Professional Security Services. For more information, visit the IBM Internet Security Systems Web site at www.iss.net or call 800-776-2362.