CVE-2006-5730 File upload in n/a

Medium 5.1 Published 6 Nov 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the base_path parameter of the Modx CMS media browser connector.

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-2006-5730?

CVE-2006-5730 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Nov 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 manager/media/browser/mcpuk/connectors/php/Commands/Thumbnail.php in Modx CMS 0.9.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the base_path parameter. NOTE: it is possible that this is a vulnerability in FCKeditor.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5730?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Modxcms Modxcms.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5730?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5730 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2006-5730 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-5730 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x3cq-jvfv-55p5.