CVE-2006-6613

Public Exploit

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in language.php in phpAlbum 0.4.1 Beta 6 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled and register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files or obtain sensitive information via a .. (dot dot) in the pa_lang[include_file] parameter, as demonstrated by injecting PHP sequences into an Apache HTTP Server log file, which is then included by language.php.

6.8

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 2.80% Top 15%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30817	vdb entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2913	exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4927	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21519	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-6613?: CVE-2006-6613 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-6613?: To fix CVE-2006-6613, 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-2006-6613 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-6613 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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