CVE-2006-4558 File upload in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading files with double extensions in DeluxeBB forums running on Apache with mod_mime.

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-2006-4558?

CVE-2006-4558 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Sep 2006. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

DeluxeBB 1.06 and earlier, when run on the Apache HTTP Server with the mod_mime module, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading files with double extensions via the fileupload parameter in a newthread action in newpost.php.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4558?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Deluxebb Deluxebb.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4558?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4558 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2006-4558 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-4558 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fx5c-4j3x-4pc6.

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