CVE-2006-4759
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CVE-2006-4759 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. PunBB 1.2.12 does not properly handle an avatar directory pathname ending in %00, which allows remote authenticated administrative users to upload arbitrary files and execute code, as demonstrated by a query to admin_options.php with an avatars_dir parameter ending in %00. NOTE: this issue was originally disputed by the vendor, but the dispute was withdrawn on 20060926.. EPSS estimates a 2.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
PunBB 1.2.12 does not properly handle an avatar directory pathname ending in %00, which allows remote authenticated administrative users to upload arbitrary files and execute code, as demonstrated by a query to admin_options.php with an avatars_dir parameter ending in %00. NOTE: this issue was originally disputed by the vendor, but the dispute was withdrawn on 20060926.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Punbb | Punbb | 1.2.12 |
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