CVE-2006-4863 Code injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers could execute arbitrary PHP code via the langfile parameter, though the vulnerability is disputed as the parameter is hardcoded.

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-2006-4863?

CVE-2006-4863 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Sep 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Marc Cagninacci mcLinksCounter 1.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the langfile parameter in (1) login.php, (2) stats.php, (3) detail.php, or (4) erase.php. NOTE: CVE and a third party dispute this vulnerability, because the langfile parameter is set to english.php in each file. NOTE: CVE also disputes a later report of this vulnerability in 1.2, because the langfile parameter is set to french.php in 1.2

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4863?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Marc Cagninacci Mclinkscounter.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4863?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4863 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2006-4863 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-4863 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2xrc-mfj2-6vg5.

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