CVE-2006-6512 Path traversal in n/a

Low 3.5 Published 14 Dec 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can list arbitrary directories on the server via path traversal in the Winamp Web Interface browse function.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2006-6512?

CVE-2006-6512 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Dec 2006. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Browse function (/browse URI) in Winamp Web Interface (Wawi) 7.5.13 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to list arbitrary directories via URL encoded backslashes ("%2F") in the path parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6512?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Flippet.org Winamp Web Interface.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6512?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6512 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-2006-6512 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-6512 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9q4c-934r-v45r.