CVE-2006-5786 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can read and execute arbitrary PHP code via directory traversal in the e107 CMS cookie 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-2006-5786?

CVE-2006-5786 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in E107 E107, published on 7 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 class2.php in e107 0.7.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to read and execute PHP code in arbitrary files via ".." sequences in the e107language_e107cookie cookie to gsitemap.php.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5786?

It affects 1 product.

Products include E107 E107.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5786?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5786 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-2006-5786 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-5786 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

All E107 E107 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pvv5-4rm5-wxp5.

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