CVE-2006-4636 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via directory traversal in the Directory parameter of PhpCommander.
- 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-2006-4636?
CVE-2006-4636 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Sep 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in SZEWO PhpCommander 3.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the Directory parameter, as demonstrated by parameter values naming Apache HTTP Server log files that apparently contain PHP code.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4636?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Szewo Phpcommander.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4636?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4636 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-2006-4636 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-4636 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h5cj-8pph-fhj9.