CVE-2006-6550 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code in Phorum via a URL in the db_file parameter, despite disputes regarding variable definition.
- 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-2006-6550?
CVE-2006-6550 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Phorum Phorum, published on 14 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 common.php in Phorum 3.2.11 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the db_file parameter. NOTE: CVE disputes this vulnerability because db_file is defined before use
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6550?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phorum Phorum.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6550?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6550 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-2006-6550 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-6550 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Phorum Phorum
Sources
Also known as GHSA-652p-wvmw-cf4c.