CVE-2006-7132 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can read arbitrary local files via directory traversal in PHPMyDesk, potentially exposing sensitive system data.

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-2006-7132?

CVE-2006-7132 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Mar 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in pmd-config.php in PHPMyDesk 1.0beta allows remote attackers to include arbitrary local files via the pmdlang parameter to viewticket.php.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-7132?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cynux Softwares Phpmydesk.

How do I fix CVE-2006-7132?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-7132 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-2006-7132 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-7132 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vv57-5f32-8g5h.

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