CVE-2006-2498

Description

Invision Power Board (IPB) before 2.1.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP script via attack vectors involving (1) the post_icon variable in classes/post/class_post.php and (2) the df value in action_public/moderate.php.

6.4

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.77% Top 30%

Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.osvdb.org/25668	vdb entry
http://forums.invisionpower.com/index.php?showtopic=215527	patch
http://attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2006-May/000776.html	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18040	vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1859	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/20158	patch vendor advisory third party advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/25667	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26541	vdb entry
http://forums.invisionpower.com/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=10026	patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-2498?: CVE-2006-2498 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-2498?: To fix CVE-2006-2498, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-2498 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-2498 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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