CVE-2006-2406 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can include arbitrary files via path traversal in the design_path parameter when register_globals is enabled, potentially leading to code execution.
- 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-2006-2406?
CVE-2006-2406 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 May 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in bb_lib/abbc.css.php in Unclassified NewsBoard (UNB) 1.5.3-d and possibly earlier versions, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences and a trailing null byte (%00) in the design_path parameter. NOTE: this is closely related, but a different vulnerability than the ABBC[Config][smileset] parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2406?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Unclassified Newsboard Unclassified Newsboard.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2406?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-2406 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-2006-2406 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-2406 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xm49-9j84-42h2.