CVE-2006-1291 File upload in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can upload and execute arbitrary PHP scripts via WebDAV PUT requests due to missing authentication on the calendars directory.

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-2006-1291?

CVE-2006-1291 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Mar 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

publish.ical.php in Jim Hu and Chad Little PHP iCalendar 2.21 and earlier does not require authentication for write access to the calendars directory, which allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary PHP scripts via a WebDAV PUT request with a filename containing a .php extension and a trailing null character.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-1291?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Php Icalendar Php Icalendar.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1291?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-1291 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2006-1291 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-1291 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2m99-4pvv-v23q.

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