Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:PHP:PHORUM:REMOTE-EXEC |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Phorum Remote PHP File Inclusion |
Release Date |
2003/04/22 |
Update Number |
1213 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
HTTP: Phorum Remote PHP File Inclusion
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the PHP Phorum bulletin board system. A successful attack can allow attackers to remotely execute arbitrary commands with HTTP server privileges.
Extended Description
Phorum is a PHP based web forums package designed for most UNIX variants, Linux, and Microsoft Windows operating systems. A vulnerability has been reported in Phorum that will allow remote attackers to specify external PHP scripts and potentially execute commands. The vulnerability exists in 'plugin.php','admin.php' and 'del.php' files found in the distribution of Phorum. It is possible for a malicious attacker to specify the location of a parameter to the vulnerable PHP files by passing an argument via URL to the PHP files.
Affected Products
- Phorum 3.3.2 a
References
- BugTraq: 4763
- CVE: CVE-2002-0764