CVE-2006-2149 File upload in n/a

Medium 6.4 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code via file inclusion in Aardvark Topsites when register_globals is enabled.

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-2006-2149?

CVE-2006-2149 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 May 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in sources/lostpw.php in Aardvark Topsites PHP 4.2.2 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the CONFIG[path] parameter, as demonstrated by including a GIF that contains PHP code.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2149?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Avatic Aardvark Topsites Php.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2149?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-2149 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2006-2149 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-2149 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-88xw-fpf4-57m7.

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