CVE-2006-5473 Code injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code via a file inclusion vulnerability in the Softerra PHP Developer Library.

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-2006-5473?

CVE-2006-5473 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 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 Description.php in Softerra PHP Developer Library 1.5.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the lib_dir parameter. NOTE: this issue is disputed by CVE as of 20061023, since there is no Description.php file included in the product, and the existing "Description" file contains documentation, not functioning code

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5473?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Softerra Php Developer Library.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5473?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5473 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-2006-5473 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-5473 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9hmj-qj7f-xjvv.

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