CVE-2006-0164 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code via path traversal in phgstats if register_globals is enabled.
- 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-2006-0164?
CVE-2006-0164 is a high-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
phgstats.inc.php in phgstats before 0.5.1, if register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files and execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the PHGDIR variable.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0164?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Woah-Projekt Phgstats.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0164?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-0164 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-2006-0164 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-0164 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pwgv-69qv-q7g3.