CVE-2006-3608 File upload in n/a

Medium 4.6 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can upload malicious PHP files disguised as GIFs to execute arbitrary code if Gallery uploads are enabled.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2006-3608?

CVE-2006-3608 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Jul 2006. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Gallery module in Simone Vellei Flatnuke 2.5.7 and earlier, when Gallery uploads are enabled, does not restrict the extensions of uploaded files that begin with a GIF header, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code via an uploaded .php file.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3608?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Flatnuke Flatnuke.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3608?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-3608 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2006-3608 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-3608 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rr9c-438j-jfpx.

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