CVE-2006-5734 PHPMailer Local file inclusion

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code in ATutor via remote file inclusion in multiple parameters.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2006-5734?

CVE-2006-5734 is a high-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

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in ATutor 1.5.3.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) section parameter in (a) documentation/common/frame_toc.php and (b) documentation/common/search.php, the (2) req_lang parameter in documentation/common/search.php and (c) documentation/common/vitals.inc.php, the (3) row[dir_name] parameter in (d) include/classes/module/module.class.php, and the (4) lang_path parameter in (e) include/classes/phpmailer/class.phpmailer.php. NOTE: the print.php vector is already covered by CVE-2005-3404.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5734?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including phpmailer/phpmailer. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
phpmailer/phpmailer PackagistAll versions5.2.0
phpmailer/phpmailer PackagistAll versions5.2.0

Products include Adaptive Technology Resource Centre Atutor.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5734?

Upgrade phpmailer/phpmailer to 5.2.0 or later.

Is CVE-2006-5734 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-5734 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8jc3-5p29-qgjx.

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