Drupal install.php code execution
| drupal-installer-code-execution (37265) |  High Risk |
Description:
The Drupal installer could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the install.php script. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by providing credentials for an unreachable database to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system.
Platforms Affected:
- Drupal, Drupal 5.x prior to 5.3
Remedy:
Refer to DRUPAL-SA-2007-025 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- DRUPAL-SA-2007-025, Drupal core - Arbitrary code execution via installer. at http://drupal.org/node/184316.
- BID-26119: Drupal Prior To 4.7.8 and 5.3 Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2007-5593: install.php in Drupal 5.x before 5.3, when the configured database server is not reachable, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors that cause settings.php to be modified.
- SA27290: Drupal Code Execution and Cross-Site Request Forgery
- SA27293: vbDrupal Multiple Vulnerabilities
Reported:
Oct 17, 2007
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