GEN:SID | 1:2399 |
Message | WEB-PHP WAnewsletter db_type.php access |
Summary | This event is generated when an attempt is made to exploit the PHP web application WAnewsletter.
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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 exploit a known vulnerability in the WAnewsletter PHP web application running on a server. Multiple vulnerabilities exist in the application which can lead to the execution of arbitrary code of the atttackers choosing.
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Affected Systems | WAnewsletter
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Attack Scenarios | An attacker can supply code of their choice by including a file in parameters supplied to the script newsletter.php or db_type.php.
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Ease of Attack | Simple. No exploit software required.
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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: 6964
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