CVE-2006-5612 Code injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code in GestArt via the aide parameter when register_globals is enabled.

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-2006-5612?

CVE-2006-5612 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 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 aide.php3 (aka aide.php) in GestArt beta 1, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the aide parameter.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5612?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Michel Pradel Gestart.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5612?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5612 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-2006-5612 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-5612 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mjf2-hx35-v8cq.

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