CVE-2006-5115 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the engine parameter, 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-2006-5115?
CVE-2006-5115 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Oct 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in kgcall.php in KGB 1.87 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the engine parameter, as demonstrated by uploading a file containing PHP code with an image/jpeg content type, and then referencing this file through the engine parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5115?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Kgb Kgb.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5115?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5115 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-2006-5115 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-5115 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wr53-w4qg-726h.