CVE-2006-1095 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.2 Published 9 Mar 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted session cookies exploiting a directory traversal flaw in the Mod_python module.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2006-1095?

CVE-2006-1095 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Mar 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the FileSession object in Mod_python module 3.2.7 for Apache allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted session cookie.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-1095?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apache Mod Python.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1095?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-1095 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-2006-1095 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-1095 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wh8r-wrrv-8p2r.