CVE-2006-6213

Public Exploit

Description

index.php in PEGames uses the extract function to overwrite critical variables, which allows remote attackers to conduct PHP remote file inclusion attacks via the abs_url parameter, which is later extracted to overwrite a previously uncontrolled value.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 2.67% Top 15%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30517	vdb entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2840	exploit
http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2006-November/001153.html	mailing list exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21266	vdb entry exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-6213?: CVE-2006-6213 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-6213?: To fix CVE-2006-6213, 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-2006-6213 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-6213 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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