CVE-2006-5232 Code injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers could execute arbitrary PHP code via URL parameters in iSearch, though the vulnerability's validity is disputed.

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-2006-5232?

CVE-2006-5232 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Oct 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 iSearch 2.16 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the isearch_path parameter in (1) index.php, (2) viewcache.php, (3) sitemap.php, (4) isearch.inc.php, (5) google_sitemap.php, (6) stats.php, or (7) auto_spider_img.php. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by a third party who shows that $isearch_path is set to a constant value. CVE analysis as of 20061010 is inconclusive, although the original researcher is known to make mistakes

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5232?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Isearch Isearch.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5232?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5232 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-2006-5232 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-5232 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jxhx-hv9q-4x3w.

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