CVE-2006-6743

Description

phpProfiles before 2.1.1 uses world writable permissions for certain profile files and directories, which allows local users to modify or delete files, related to (1) users/include/do_makeprofile.inc.php and (2) users/include/copy.inc.php.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.05%

Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30171	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/22728	third party advisory patch vendor advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4446	vdb entry
http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=460858&group_id=176310	patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-6743?: CVE-2006-6743 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-6743?: To fix CVE-2006-6743, 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-2006-6743 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-6743 is being actively exploited. 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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