CVE-2006-0795 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files and potentially execute code via path traversal in Quirex quiz software.
- 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-2006-0795?
CVE-2006-0795 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Feb 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Absolute path traversal vulnerability in convert.cgi in Quirex 2.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, and possibly execute arbitrary code, via the (1) quiz_head, (2) quiz_foot, and (3) template variables.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0795?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Thomastsoi Quirex.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0795?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-0795 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-2006-0795 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-0795 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-43pw-7p5h-2p3g.