CVE-2006-6757 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files and source code via directory traversal in cwmExplorer, exposing sensitive information.
- 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-2006-6757?
CVE-2006-6757 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 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 index.php in cwmExplorer 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and source code, and obtain sensitive information via directory traversal sequences in the show_file parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6757?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cwm-Design Cwmexplorer.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6757?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6757 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-2006-6757 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-6757 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hxjm-rjrx-m3j4.