CVE-2006-2563 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can bypass PHP safe mode and read arbitrary files via null characters in cURL file:// requests.
- 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-2006-2563?
CVE-2006-2563 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in Php Php, published on 29 May 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The cURL library (libcurl) in PHP 4.4.2 and 5.1.4 allows attackers to bypass safe mode and read files via a file:// request containing null characters.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2563?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Php Php.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2563?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-2563 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-2006-2563 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-2563 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Php Php
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vgv5-c6v7-9jrc.