CVE-2006-5255 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code in gCards via a URL in the languagefile parameter, posing a critical risk to web servers.
- 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-2006-5255?
CVE-2006-5255 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Oct 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in addnews.php in Greg Neustaetter gCards 1.13 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the languagefile parameter. NOTE: another researcher has observed that languageFile is defined before use. CVE analysis as of 20061012 concurs with the dispute
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5255?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Greg Neustaetter Gcards.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5255?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5255 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-2006-5255 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-5255 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hhw9-pw8h-qc2h.