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This CVE describes multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Valdersoft Shopping Cart 3.0 and earlier. An attacker can supply a URL in the commonIncludePath parameter, targeting one of three include scripts (admin/include/common.php, include/common.php, or common_include/common.php), which can lead to arbitrary PHP code execution on the server. Successful exploitation may result in full compromise of the affected application and potentially the underlying server.
Overview
Valdersoft Shopping Cart versions 3.0 and earlier are affected by several PHP remote file inclusion flaws that permit an attacker to cause the application to include and execute code from a remote URL via the commonIncludePath input used by critical include scripts. This class of vulnerability facilitates remote code execution, enabling attacker-controlled execution of PHP with the server’s privileges.
Remediation
- Upgrade to a patched version or apply vendor-provided security updates that remove or fix the insecure commonIncludePath usage in the affected scripts (admin/include/common.php, include/common.php, common_include/common.php).
- If upgrading is not possible, deploy mitigations:
- Disable remote file inclusion in PHP by setting allow_url_include = Off and consider setting allow_url_fopen = Off where feasible.
- Strengthen input validation and sanitization for the commonIncludePath parameter; ensure only local, whitelisted paths can be included and reject any URLs.
- Refactor code to use strict, server-side path handling and avoid including user-supplied input; implement a safe include mechanism with a documented whitelist.
- Enable a web application firewall (WAF) or IDS rules to detect and block suspicious include attempts via the commonIncludePath parameter.
- Review server and application logs for anomalous include activity and apply follow-up patches as needed.
References
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services: Low
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services: Low
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting: Low
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation: Low
- ConstructionConstruction: Low
- Educational ServicesEducational Services: Low
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance: Low
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance: Low
- InformationInformation: Low
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises: Low
- ManufacturingManufacturing: Low
- MiningMining: Low
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration): Low
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services: Low
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration: Low
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing: Low
- Retail TradeRetail Trade: Low
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing: Low
- UtilitiesUtilities: Low
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade: Low
