CVE-2006-5263 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via path traversal in the language 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-2006-5263?
CVE-2006-5263 is a high-severity path traversal 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
Directory traversal vulnerability in templates/header.php3 in phpMyAgenda 3.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the language parameter, as demonstrated by a parameter value naming an Apache HTTP Server log file that apparently contains PHP code.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5263?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpmyagenda Phpmyagenda.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5263?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5263 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-2006-5263 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-5263 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p5vj-pq2c-mh22.