GEN:SID | 1:1998 |
Message | WEB-PHP calendar.php access |
Summary | This event is generated when an attempt is made to exploit a known vulnerability in a PHP web application running on a server.
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Impact | Information gathering and system integrity compromise. Possible unauthorized administrative access to the server or application. Possible execution of arbitrary code of the attackers choosing in some cases.
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Detailed Information | This event is generated when an attempt is made to access the file calendar.php. Multiple applications are vulnerable to SQL injection techniques that may lead to the execution of SQL code of the attackers choosing.
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Affected Systems | All systems running PHP calendar applications VBulletin Invision Power Board
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Attack Scenarios | An attacker can manipulate user supplied variables to include SQL code of their choosing in the request to a vulnerable application.
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Ease of Attack | Simple. Exploits exist.
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Corrective Action | Ensure the system is using an up to date version of the software and has had all vendor supplied patches applied.
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Additional References | |
Rule References | bugtraq: 5820
bugtraq: 9353
nessus: 11179
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