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| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Affected Systems | WAnewsletter |
| 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. |
| Ease of Attack | Simple. No exploit software required. |
| Corrective Action | Ensure the system is using an up to date version of the software and has had all vendor supplied patches applied. |
| Additional References | |
| Rule References | bugtraq: 6964 |
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DID:110820
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