CVE-2006-6203 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in the Flyspray ME component for Mambo.
- 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-2006-6203?
CVE-2006-6203 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Dec 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in startdown.php in the Flyspray ME 1.0.1 (com_flyspray) component for Mambo allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6203?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Krishan Flyspray.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6203?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6203 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-2006-6203 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-6203 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q2rp-39hj-c5w7.