CVE-2006-6568 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can include arbitrary files via path traversal in the Knowledge Base module, potentially leading to data exposure or code execution.
- 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-2006-6568?
CVE-2006-6568 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 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 includes/kb_constants.php in the Knowledge Base (mx_kb) 2.0.2 module for mxBB allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) sequence in the phpEx parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6568?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mxbb Kb Mods.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6568?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6568 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-2006-6568 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-6568 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-694r-j4hj-mmq8.