CVE-2005-4646 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can include arbitrary files via the mode parameter in Pearl Forums, potentially leading to code execution or data disclosure.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-4646?
CVE-2005-4646 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Jan 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Unspecified vulnerability in index.php in PEARLINGER Pearl Forums 2.4 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via the mode parameter, possibly due to a directory traversal vulnerability. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4646?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Pearlinger Pearl Forums.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4646?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-4646 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2005-4646 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-4646 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6v6w-2hhj-2cm4.