CVE-2006-2693 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via path traversal in the phpEx parameter 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-2006-2693?
CVE-2006-2693 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 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 admin/admin_hacks_list.php in Nivisec Hacks List 1.20 and earlier for phpBB, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ".." in the phpEx parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2693?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nivisec Hacks List.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2693?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-2693 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-2006-2693 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-2693 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w6c3-9jrm-68c3.