CVE-2006-1777 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via directory traversal in Simplog by including malicious files from Apache error logs.
- 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-2006-1777?
CVE-2006-1777 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 doc/index.php in Jeremy Ashcraft Simplog 0.9.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the s parameter, as demonstrated by injecting PHP sequences into an Apache error_log file, which is then included by doc/index.php.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-1777?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Simplog Simplog.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1777?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-1777 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-2006-1777 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-1777 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f2qx-g7w7-822c.