CVE-2006-5716 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can include local files via path traversal in FreeNews, potentially leading to information disclosure or 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-2006-5716?
CVE-2006-5716 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Nov 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in aff_news.php in FreeNews 2.1 allows remote attackers to include local files via a .. (dot dot) sequence in the chemin parameter, when the aff_news parameter is not set to "1."
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5716?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Freenews Freenews.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5716?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5716 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-2006-5716 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-5716 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w8f5-fcw9-9j46.