CVE-2006-6633 Code injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code in YapBB via a URL in the include_Bit parameter, requiring immediate patching.

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-2006-6633?

CVE-2006-6633 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 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 include/yapbb_session.php in YapBB 1.2 Beta2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the GLOBALS[include_Bit] parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6633?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Yapbb Yapbb.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6633?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6633 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-2006-6633 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-6633 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x68j-f4m6-rph9.

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