CVE-2006-4191 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via directory traversal in the langfilenew parameter of XMB forum software.
- 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-2006-4191?
CVE-2006-4191 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 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 memcp.php in XMB (Extreme Message Board) 1.9.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the langfilenew parameter, as demonstrated by injecting PHP sequences into an Apache HTTP Server log file, which is then included by header.php.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4191?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xmb Software Extreme Message Board.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4191?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4191 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-2006-4191 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-4191 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qxpg-4vg8-x5gw.