This module exploits a vulnerability in the OpenX advertising software. In versions prior to version 2.8.2, authenticated users can upload files with arbitrary extensions to be used as banner creative content. By uploading a file with a PHP extension, an attacker can execute arbitrary PHP code. NOTE: The file must also return either "png", "gif", or "jpeg" as its image type as returned from the PHP getimagesize() function.
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To display the available options, load the module within the Metasploit console and run the commands 'show options' or 'show advanced':
msf > use exploit/unix/webapp/openx_banner_edit
msf exploit(openx_banner_edit) > show targets
...targets...
msf exploit(openx_banner_edit) > set TARGET < target-id >
msf exploit(openx_banner_edit) > show options
...show and set options...
msf exploit(openx_banner_edit) > exploit
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