CVE-2006-5739 Code injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code in Leicestershire communityPortals via a malicious URL in the cp_root_path parameter.

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-2006-5739?

CVE-2006-5739 is a high-severity code injection 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 cpadmin/cpa_index.php in Leicestershire communityPortals 1.0_2005-10-18_12-31-18 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the cp_root_path parameter, a different vector than CVE-2006-5280.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5739?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Leicestershire Communityportals.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5739?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5739 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2006-5739 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-5739 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9x86-9rw6-55x4.

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