CVE-2006-2839 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read and write files outside the templates directory in WeBWorK via a directory traversal vulnerability in the Problem Editor module.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-2839?
CVE-2006-2839 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Jun 2006. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in PG Problem Editor module (PGProblemEditor.pm) in WeBWorK Online Homework Delivery System 2.2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to read and write files outside of the templates directory.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2839?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Webwork Webwork.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2839?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-2839 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-2006-2839 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-2839 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-crfj-4hvq-7qmv.