CVE-2006-3554 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 13 Jul 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via directory traversal in the language cookie, allowing local file inclusion and command execution.

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-2006-3554?

CVE-2006-3554 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Jul 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in MKPortal 1.0.1 Final allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the language cookie, as demonstrated by using a gl_session cookie to inject PHP sequences into the error.log file, which is then included by index.php with malicious commands accessible by the ind parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3554?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mkportal Mkportal.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3554?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-3554 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-2006-3554 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-3554 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f95g-329r-c863.