CVE-2006-6569 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can read arbitrary source code files and obtain sensitive information via path traversal in GenesisTrader.

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-2006-6569?

CVE-2006-6569 is a high-severity 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

form.php in GenesisTrader 1.0 allows remote attackers to read source code for arbitrary files and obtain sensitive information via the (1) do and (2) chem parameters with a "modfich" floap parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6569?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Genesistrader Genesistrader.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6569?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6569 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-2006-6569 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-6569 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vr2x-vjj2-p8cw.

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