CVE-2006-2608 File upload in n/a

Medium 5.1 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code and modify files via the logfile parameter in log.php 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-2006-2608?

CVE-2006-2608 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 May 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

artmedic newsletter 4.1 and possibly other versions, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary files and execute arbitrary PHP code via the logfile parameter in a direct request to log.php, which causes the $logfile variable to be redefined to an attacker-controlled value, as demonstrated by injecting PHP code into info.php.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2608?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Artmedic Webdesign Artmedic Newsletter.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2608?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-2608 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2006-2608 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-2608 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ggp6-wv6c-cpvx.

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