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CVE-2006-2516

UnknownEPSS 6.35%

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CVE-2006-2516 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. mainfile.php in XOOPS 2.0.13.2 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to overwrite variables such as $xoopsOption['nocommon'] and conduct directory traversal attacks or include PHP files via (1) xoopsConfig[language] to misc.php or (2) xoopsConfig[theme_set] to index.php, as demonstrated by injecting PHP sequences into a log file.. EPSS estimates a 6.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

mainfile.php in XOOPS 2.0.13.2 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to overwrite variables such as $xoopsOption['nocommon'] and conduct directory traversal attacks or include PHP files via (1) xoopsConfig[language] to misc.php or (2) xoopsConfig[theme_set] to index.php, as demonstrated by injecting PHP sequences into a log file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.35%

92.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
XoopsXoops<= 2.0.13.2
XoopsXoops2.0
XoopsXoops2.0.1
XoopsXoops2.0.2
XoopsXoops2.0.3
XoopsXoops2.0.4
XoopsXoops2.0.5
XoopsXoops2.0.5.1
XoopsXoops2.0.5.2
XoopsXoops2.0.6
XoopsXoops2.0.7
XoopsXoops2.0.9
XoopsXoops2.0.9.2
XoopsXoops2.0.9.3
XoopsXoops2.0.10
XoopsXoops2.0.11
XoopsXoops2.0.12_jp
XoopsXoops2.0.13.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-2516?
mainfile.php in XOOPS 2.0.13.2 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to overwrite variables such as $xoopsOption['nocommon'] and conduct directory traversal attacks or include PHP files via (1) xoopsConfig[language] to misc.php or (2) xoopsConfig[theme_set] to index.php, as demonstrated by injecting PHP sequences into a log file.
How severe is CVE-2006-2516?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2516 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2516?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST