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CVE-2006-4759

UnknownEPSS 2.25%

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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 NOTE: this issue was originally disputed by the vendor, but the dispute was withdrawn on 20060926..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 NOTE: this issue was originally disputed by the vendor, but the dispute was withdrawn on 20060926.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.25%

80.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PunbbPunbb1.2.12

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-4759?
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 NOTE: this issue was originally disputed by the vendor, but the dispute was withdrawn on 20060926.
How severe is CVE-2006-4759?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4759 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4759?
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Source: NVD / NIST