CVE-2006-3972 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in the chatid parameter of Ajax Chat.
- 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-2006-3972?
CVE-2006-3972 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Aug 2006. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in includes/operator_chattranscript.php in Scott Weedon Ajax Chat, possibly 0.1, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the chatid parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3972?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Scott Weedon Ajax Chat.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3972?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-3972 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-2006-3972 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-3972 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5cgj-3m9p-9jvq.