Vulnerability Description
contrib/mx_glance_sdesc.php in the mx_glance 2.3.3 module for mxBB places a critical security check within a comment because of a missing comment delimiter, which allows remote attackers to conduct remote file inclusion attacks and execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mx_root_path parameter. NOTE: some sources incorrectly state that phpbb_root_path is the affected parameter.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mxbb | Mx Glance | 2.3.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/37400
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27011
- http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2007-October/001807.htmlExploit
- http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2007-October/001808.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25866
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3326
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36867
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4470
- http://osvdb.org/37400
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27011
- http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2007-October/001807.htmlExploit
- http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2007-October/001808.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25866
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3326
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36867
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-5178?
CVE-2007-5178 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). contrib/mx_glance_sdesc.php in the mx_glance 2.3.3 module for mxBB places a critical security check within a comment because of a missing comment delimiter, which allows remote attackers to conduct re...
How severe is CVE-2007-5178?
CVE-2007-5178 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-5178?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mxbb Mx Glance.