CVE-2006-5896

Public Exploit

Description

REMLAB Web Mech Designer 2.0.5 allows remote attackers to obtain the full path of the script via an incorrect Tonnage parameter to calculate.php that triggers a divide-by-zero error, which leaks the path in an error message.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.63%

Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30538	vdb entry
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1911	third party advisory
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-November/050879.html	mailing list exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/453020/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://netvigilance.com/advisory0007
http://www.osvdb.org/30264	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5896?: CVE-2006-5896 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-5896?: To fix CVE-2006-5896, 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-2006-5896 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-5896 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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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