CVE-2006-4156 Code injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the pathtotemplate parameter in pearlabs mafia moblog.

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-2006-4156?

CVE-2006-4156 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Aug 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in big.php in pearlabs mafia moblog 6 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the pathtotemplate parameter. NOTE: a third party claims that the researcher is incorrect, because template.php defines pathtotemplate before big.php uses pathtotemplate. CVE has not verified either claim, but during August 2006, the original researcher made several significant errors regarding this bug type

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4156?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Pearlabs Mafia Moblog.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4156?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4156 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-2006-4156 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-4156 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4856-x4h7-3jpv.

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