CVE-2006-1823 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can obtain the full installation path via directory traversal in the archive parameter, leaking sensitive path information.
- 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-2006-1823?
CVE-2006-1823 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 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 FarsiNews 2.5.3 Pro and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain the installation path via ".." sequences in the archive parameter to index.php, which leaks the full pathname in an error message.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-1823?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Farsinews Farsinews.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1823?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-1823 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-2006-1823 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-1823 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mc82-q5x6-w3v2.