Description
The write_array_file function in utils/include.pl in GForge 4.5.14 updates configuration files by truncating them to zero length and then writing new data, which might allow attackers to bypass intended access restrictions or have unspecified other impact in opportunistic circumstances.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 4.0 | gforge | 4.5.14-22etch8 | DSA-1577-1 |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Exploit-DB 1
- phpQLAdmin 2.2.7 - Multiple Remote File Inclusions EDB-5173 · webapps · Feb 22, 2008 · verified
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Advisories 1
- DSA-1577-1 gforge - insecure temporary files Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- 29215 vdb-entry
- 30286 third-party-advisory
- http://security.debian.org/pool/updates/main/g/gforge/gforge_4.5.14-22etch8.diff.gz
- ADV-2008-1537 vdb-entry
- 30088 third-party-advisory
- DSA-1577 vendor-advisory
- gforge-unspecified-symlink(42456) vdb-entry