CVE-2006-2894 Information disclosure in n/a
Attackers can read arbitrary local files by tricking users into typing filenames, which are then uploaded via manipulated JavaScript keystroke events.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2006-2894?
CVE-2006-2894 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox, published on 7 Jun 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Mozilla Firefox 1.5.0.4, 2.0.x before 2.0.0.8, Mozilla Suite 1.7.13, Mozilla SeaMonkey 1.0.2 and other versions before 1.1.5, and Netscape 8.1 and earlier allow user-assisted remote attackers to read arbitrary files by tricking a user into typing the characters of the target filename in a text box and using the OnKeyDown, OnKeyPress, and OnKeyUp Javascript keystroke events to change the focus and cause those characters to be inserted into a file upload input control, which can then upload the file when the user submits the form.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2894?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Mozilla Suite, Mozilla Seamonkey, Netscape Navigator.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2894?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2006-2894 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-2894 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gjhw-j84v-5cmv.