CVE-2006-4759

Public Exploit

Description

PunBB 1.2.12 does not properly handle an avatar directory pathname ending in %00, which allows remote authenticated administrative users to upload arbitrary files and execute code, as demonstrated by a query to admin_options.php with an avatars_dir parameter ending in %00. NOTE: this issue was originally disputed by the vendor, but the dispute was withdrawn on 20060926.

3.6

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 3.12% Top 15%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://forums.punbb.org/viewtopic.php?id=13255
http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2006-September/001041.html	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/445788/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2006-September/001055.html	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/446420/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2006-September/001052.html	mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28884	vdb entry
http://www.security.nnov.ru/Odocument221.html	exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4759?: CVE-2006-4759 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-4759?: To fix CVE-2006-4759, 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-2006-4759 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-4759 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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