CVE-2006-2831 File upload in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by uploading files with multiple extensions in Drupal when specific Apache configurations are disabled.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2006-2831?

CVE-2006-2831 is a high-severity vulnerability in Drupal Drupal, published on 6 Jun 2006. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Drupal 4.6.x before 4.6.8 and 4.7.x before 4.7.2, when running under certain Apache configurations such as when FileInfo overrides are disabled within .htaccess, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with multiple extensions, a variant of CVE-2006-2743.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2831?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Drupal Drupal.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2831?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2006-2831 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-2831 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-3px9-8vx9-h7qg.

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