CVE-2006-4190 Path traversal in n/a
Local users can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in the AutoHTML module of PHP-Nuke.
- 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-2006-4190?
CVE-2006-4190 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Aug 2006. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in autohtml.php in the AutoHTML module for PHP-Nuke allows local users to include arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the name parameter for a modload operation.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4190?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Php-Nuke Autohtml Module.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4190?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4190 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-2006-4190 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-4190 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fhpw-jhpx-8qqw.