HTTP: MyNewsGroups Layersmenu.INC.PHP Remote File Inclusion
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known remote file inclusion vulnerability against MyNewsGroups. It is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can exploit this by enticing a target to open a malicious URL link. A successful attack can result in arbitrary code execution and loss of sensitive information.
Extended Description
MyNewsGroups is prone to a remote file-include vulnerability because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input. An attacker can exploit this issue to include arbitrary remote files containing malicious PHP code and execute it in the context of the webserver process. This may allow the attacker to compromise the application and to gain access to the underlying system. This issue affects version 0.6b; other versions may also be vulnerable.
Affected Products
Mynewsgroups mynewsgroups
Short Name
HTTP:PHP:MYNEWSGROUPS-RFI
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2006-3966 File Inclusion Layersmenu.INC.PHP MyNewsGroups Remote bid:19258
Release Date
05/03/2013
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3336
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Mynewsgroups
CVSS Score
7.5