CVE-2006-5735 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 6 Nov 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Authenticated users can exploit a path traversal flaw in PunBB to include and execute arbitrary local files, potentially leading to code execution.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2006-5735?

CVE-2006-5735 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Nov 2006. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in include/common.php in PunBB before 1.2.14 allows remote authenticated users to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the language parameter, related to register.php storing a language value in the users table.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5735?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Punbb Punbb.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5735?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5735 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-2006-5735 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-5735 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cwwf-pw77-93mh.