CVE-2006-7168 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL parameter in the Add Name module for PHP.
- 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-2006-7168?
CVE-2006-7168 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Mar 2007. 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 includes/not_mem.php in the Add Name module for PHP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-7168?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpbb Phpbb.
How do I fix CVE-2006-7168?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-7168 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-2006-7168 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-7168 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-gvch-5cf2-j8r7.