CVE-2006-2152 File upload in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via file inclusion in phpBB Advanced Guestbook 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-2006-2152?

CVE-2006-2152 is a high-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 admin/addentry.php in phpBB Advanced Guestbook 2.4.0 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via the phpbb_root_path parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2152?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpbb Group Phpbb Advanced Guestbook.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2152?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-2152 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2006-2152 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-2152 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vwv9-wpj4-ff2f.

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