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e107 Chat Module "e107path" File Inclusion
Secunia Advisory: SA29870
Release Date: 2008-04-18
Last Update: 2008-05-02
Popularity: 3,686 views

Critical:
Highly critical
Impact: Exposure of system information
Exposure of sensitive information
System access
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Unpatched

Software:Chat 6.x (module for e107)

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CVE reference:CVE-2008-1989


Description:
by_casper41 has discovered a vulnerability in the Chat module for e107 (e107 Chat Module For 123 Flash Chat Server), which can be exploited by malicious people to disclose sensitive information or to compromise a vulnerable system.

Input passed to the "e107path" parameter in 123flashchat.php is not properly verified before being used to include files. This can be exploited to include arbitrary files from local or external resources.

Successful exploitation requires that "register_globals" is enabled.

The vulnerability is confirmed in version 6.8.0. Other versions may also be affected.

Solution:
Edit the source code to ensure that input is properly verified.

Provided and/or discovered by:
by_casper41

Changelog:
2008-05-02: Added CVE reference.

Original Advisory:
http://milw0rm.com/exploits/5459


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