CVE-2006-5905

Public Exploit

Description

Web Directory Pro allows remote attackers to (1) backup the database and obtain the backup via a direct request to admin/backup_db.php or (2) modify configuration via a direct request to admin/options.php.

6.4

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.35%

Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com Third-Party Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30009	vdb entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8878	exploit
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1859	third party advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/35327	third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450556/100/0/threaded	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5905?: CVE-2006-5905 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-5905?: To fix CVE-2006-5905, 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-2006-5905 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-5905 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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