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CVE-2006-2667

UnknownEPSS 14.27%

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CVE-2006-2667 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Direct static code injection vulnerability in WordPress 2.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by inserting a carriage return and PHP code when updating a profile, which is appended after a special comment sequence into files in (1) wp-content/cache/userlogins/ (2) wp-content/cache/users/ which are later included by cache.php, as demonstrated using the displayname argument.. EPSS estimates a 14.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Direct static code injection vulnerability in WordPress 2.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by inserting a carriage return and PHP code when updating a profile, which is appended after a special comment sequence into files in (1) wp-content/cache/userlogins/ (2) wp-content/cache/users/ which are later included by cache.php, as demonstrated using the displayname argument.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
14.27%

96.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
WordpressWordpress<= 2.0.2

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-2667?
Direct static code injection vulnerability in WordPress 2.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by inserting a carriage return and PHP code when updating a profile, which is appended after a special comment sequence into files in (1) wp-content/cache/userlogins/ (2) wp-content/cache/users/ which are later included by cache.php, as demonstrated using the displayname argument.
How severe is CVE-2006-2667?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2667 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2667?
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