CVE-2006-5528 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the mod parameter of SchoolAlumni Portal.
- 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-2006-5528?
CVE-2006-5528 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 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 mod.php in SchoolAlumni Portal 2.26 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the mod parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5528?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Schoolalumni Portal Schoolalumni Portal.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5528?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5528 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-2006-5528 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-5528 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8ggp-gqx7-7823.