CVE-2006-4977 File upload in n/a

Medium 5.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can upload arbitrary PHP code to the server via unrestricted file upload vulnerabilities in PhpQuiz, leading to code execution.

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-2006-4977?

CVE-2006-4977 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Sep 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple unrestricted file upload vulnerabilities in (1) back/upload_img.php and (2) admin/upload_img.php in Walter Beschmout PhpQuiz 1.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to upload arbitrary PHP code to the phpquiz/img_quiz folder via the (a) upload, (b) ok_update, (c) image, and (d) path parameters, possibly requiring directory traversal sequences in the path parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4977?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Walter Beschmout Phpquiz.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4977?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4977 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2006-4977 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-4977 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-88h3-g6jc-rfp4.

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