CVE-2006-6445 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via directory traversal in error.php by injecting PHP into Apache logs, affecting Envolution users.

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-2006-6445?

CVE-2006-6445 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 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 error.php in Envolution 1.1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the PNSVlang (PNSV lang) parameter, as demonstrated by injecting PHP sequences into an Apache HTTP Server log file, which is then included by error.php.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6445?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Envolution Envolution.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6445?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6445 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-2006-6445 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-6445 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8p3f-36q6-gr5w.

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