CVE-2006-6814 Path traversal in n/a
Authenticated attackers can read and modify arbitrary files via path traversal in Hosting Controller's FolderManager.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-6814?
CVE-2006-6814 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Dec 2006. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in FolderManager/FolderManager.aspx in Hosting Controller 7c allows remote authenticated users to read and modify arbitrary files, and list arbitrary directories via ..\ (dot dot backslash) sequences in the BrowsePath parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6814?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hosting Controller Hosting Controller.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6814?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6814 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-2006-6814 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-6814 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m954-mhxx-566g.