CVE-2006-3040

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in talkbox.php in Amr Talkbox allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the direct parameter. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by CVE, since the $direct variable is set to a static value just before the include statement

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.88% Top 30%

Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/436993/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/437266/100/0/threaded	mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27122	vdb entry
http://www.osvdb.org/27455	vdb entry
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1105	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3040?: CVE-2006-3040 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-3040?: To fix CVE-2006-3040, 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-2006-3040 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-3040 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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