CVE-2006-1243 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via directory traversal in the blog_language parameter of install05.php.
- 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-2006-1243?
CVE-2006-1243 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Mar 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in install05.php in Simple PHP Blog (SPB) 0.4.7.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences and a NUL (%00) character in the blog_language parameter, as demonstrated by injecting PHP sequences into an Apache access_log file, which is then included using install05.php.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-1243?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Alexander Palmo Simple Php Blog.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1243?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-1243 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-2006-1243 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-1243 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5r6g-rqr9-3wrq.