CVE-2006-6284 Path traversal in n/a
Authenticated administrators can exploit a directory traversal flaw in Vikingboard to include arbitrary files, potentially leading to code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-6284?
CVE-2006-6284 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Dec 2006. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in admin.php in Vikingboard 0.1.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to include arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) sequence in the act parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6284?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vikingboard Vikingboard.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6284?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6284 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-2006-6284 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-6284 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-692c-23h8-2g7f.