CVE-2006-6285 Code injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code via the externalConfig parameter in the snif index file, though the vulnerability is disputed.

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-2006-6285?

CVE-2006-6285 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Dec 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 index.php in Kai Blankenhorn Bitfolge simple and nice index file (aka snif) 1.5.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the externalConfig parameter. NOTE: CVE and other third parties dispute this vulnerability because $externalConfig is defined before use

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6285?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Kai Blankenhorn Bitfolge Simple and Nice Index File.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6285?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6285 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-2006-6285 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-6285 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-79gj-xgq6-77vj.

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