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CVE-2006-6661

UnknownEPSS 6.28%

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CVE-2006-6661 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Variable overwrite vulnerability in blog.php in PHP-Update 2.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary program variables and execute arbitrary PHP code via multiple vectors that use the extract function, as demonstrated by the (1) f, (2) newmessage, (3) newusername, (4) adminuser, and (5) permission parameters.. EPSS estimates a 6.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Variable overwrite vulnerability in blog.php in PHP-Update 2.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary program variables and execute arbitrary PHP code via multiple vectors that use the extract function, as demonstrated by the (1) f, (2) newmessage, (3) newusername, (4) adminuser, and (5) permission parameters.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.28%

92.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Php-UpdatePhp-Update<= 2.7

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-6661?
Variable overwrite vulnerability in blog.php in PHP-Update 2.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary program variables and execute arbitrary PHP code via multiple vectors that use the extract function, as demonstrated by the (1) f, (2) newmessage, (3) newusername, (4) adminuser, and (5) permission parameters.
How severe is CVE-2006-6661?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-6661 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6661?
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