CVE-2006-4004 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via directory traversal in the bbvbplang cookie when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled.
- 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-2006-4004?
CVE-2006-4004 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Aug 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 vbPortal 3.0.2 through 3.6.0 Beta 1, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the bbvbplang cookie, as demonstrated by injecting PHP sequences into an Apache HTTP Server log file, which is then included by index.php.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4004?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vbportal Vbportal.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4004?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4004 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-2006-4004 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-4004 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7rp4-2fj5-fj8w.