CVE-2006-4759 File upload in n/a
Authenticated administrators can upload arbitrary files via null byte injection in the avatar directory path, leading to remote code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-4759?
CVE-2006-4759 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Sep 2006. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
PunBB 1.2.12 does not properly handle an avatar directory pathname ending in %00, which allows remote authenticated administrative users to upload arbitrary files and execute code, as demonstrated by a query to admin_options.php with an avatars_dir parameter ending in %00. NOTE: this issue was originally disputed by the vendor, but the dispute was withdrawn on 20060926.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4759?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Punbb Punbb.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4759?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4759 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2006-4759 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-4759 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g4x2-4f64-9pmw.