CVE-2006-4420 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the lang parameter of Phaos.
- 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-2006-4420?
CVE-2006-4420 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 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 include_lang.php in Phaos 0.9.2 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary local files via ".." sequences in the lang parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4420?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phaos Phaos.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4420?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4420 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-2006-4420 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-4420 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cv5m-6x4f-c8p3.