CVE-2006-3175 Code injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code via URL injection in the lang parameter, primarily affecting improperly installed instances.

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-2006-3175?

CVE-2006-3175 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Jun 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in mcGuestbook 1.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the lang parameter to (1) admin.php, (2) ecrire.php, and (3) lire.php. NOTE: it was later reported that the ecrire.php vector also affects 1.2. NOTE: this issue might be limited to a race condition during installation or an improper installation, since a completed installation creates an include file that prevents external control of the $lang variable.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3175?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mcguestbook Mcguestbook.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3175?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-3175 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2006-3175 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-3175 exists.

Public exploit code: 3 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xfvw-4c4p-x4mf.

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