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CVE-2006-0478

7.5 · HIGH

CRE Loaded 6.15 allows remote attackers to perform privileged actions, including uploading and creating arbitrary files, via a direct request to files.php.

Published Jan 31, 2006cre_loadedEPSS 3.07%

Overview

CVE-2006-0478 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cre_loaded cre_loaded. It was published on January 31, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

CRE Loaded 6.15 allows remote attackers to perform privileged actions, including uploading and creating arbitrary files, via a direct request to files.php. NOTE: the vendor states "The initial announcement of this risk was made on our website... and it included a patch which will close the vulnerability on all known 6.0x and 6.1x releases. We strongly encourage users of CRE Loaded 6.x, osCMax, and other users of osCommerce who have installed HTMLArea based WYSIWYG editors and Admin Access with Levels to modify thier installations at the earliest possible moment."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cre_loaded. Update cre_loaded to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/18648Refwww.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2006-February/000527.htmlRefwww.osvdb.org/22793Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/16415Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0373Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24377Refsecunia.com/advisories/18648Refwww.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2006-February/000527.htmlRefwww.osvdb.org/22793Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/16415

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0478?

CVE-2006-0478 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cre_loaded cre_loaded. It was published on January 31, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-0478?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-0478?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cre_loaded. Update cre_loaded to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-0478?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-0478 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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