CVE-2006-5899 File upload in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code if the install.php3 file is not deleted after installation, allowing remote file inclusion.
- 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-2006-5899?
CVE-2006-5899 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 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 install.php3 in @cid stats 2.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the repertoire parameter. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by a third party, who states that install.php3 is supposed to be deleted after installation and, if not deleted, intentionally allows setting repertoire without an inclusion attack
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5899?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Acid Stats Acid Stats.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5899?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5899 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2006-5899 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-5899 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-49jg-7gvc-2mhx.