CVE-2006-4651 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can overwrite arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the file parameter of the download script.
- 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-2006-4651?
CVE-2006-4651 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 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 download/index.php, and possibly download.php, in threesquared.net (aka Ben Speakman) Php download allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary local files via .. (dot dot) sequence in the file parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4651?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Threesquared.net Php Download Script.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4651?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4651 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-2006-4651 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-4651 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q7p8-9fx4-2v8m.