CVE-2006-5733 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via directory traversal in the PNSVlang cookie, allowing local file inclusion and PHP injection.
- 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-2006-5733?
CVE-2006-5733 is a high-severity path traversal 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
Directory traversal vulnerability in error.php in PostNuke 0.763 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the PNSVlang (PNSV lang) cookie, as demonstrated by injecting PHP sequences into an Apache HTTP Server log file, which is then included by error.php.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5733?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Postnuke Software Foundation Postnuke.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5733?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5733 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-2006-5733 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-5733 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vmj3-wfpc-fxjg.