CVE-2006-1771 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files and potentially execute code via directory traversal in the url parameter of SAXoPRESS.
- 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-2006-1771?
CVE-2006-1771 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Apr 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in misc in pbcs.dll in SAXoTECH SAXoPRESS, aka Saxotech Online (formerly Publicus) allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and possibly execute arbitrary programs via a .. (dot dot) in the url parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-1771?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Saxotech Saxopress.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1771?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-1771 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-2006-1771 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-1771 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9ch4-5494-6263.