# CVE-2012-1933: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Newscoop 3.5.x before 3.5.5 and 4 before RC4, when register\_globals is enabled, allow

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2012-08-27 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Newscoop 3.5.x before 3.5.5 and 4 before RC4, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the GLOBALS[g_campsiteDir] parameter to (1) include/phorum_load.php, (2) conf/install_conf.php, or (3) conf/liveuser_configuration.php.

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## References

- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18752
- http://www.sourcefabric.org/en/newscoop/latestrelease/1141/Newscoop-355-and-Newscoop-4-RC4-security-releases.htm
- http://dev.sourcefabric.org/browse/CS-4179
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-04/0130.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53147
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48769
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75031
- https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23084
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18752

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