CVE-2006-6645 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL parameter in the mxBB Web Links module, 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-2006-6645?
CVE-2006-6645 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 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 language/lang_english/lang_admin.php in the Web Links (mx_links) 2.05 and earlier module for mxBB allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mx_root_path parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6645?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mxbb Mxbb Web Links.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6645?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6645 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-2006-6645 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-6645 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hwrc-rg6v-482f.