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CVE-2006-0957

7.5 · HIGH

Direct static code injection vulnerability in func.inc.php in ZoneO-Soft freeForum before 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the (1) X-Forwarded-For and (2) Client-Ip H…

Published Mar 2, 2006zoneo-softEPSS 1.75%

Overview

CVE-2006-0957 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting zoneo-soft freeforum. It was published on March 2, 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

Direct static code injection vulnerability in func.inc.php in ZoneO-Soft freeForum before 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the (1) X-Forwarded-For and (2) Client-Ip HTTP headers, which are stored in Data/flood.db.php.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from zoneo-soft. Update freeforum 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0957?

CVE-2006-0957 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting zoneo-soft freeforum. It was published on March 2, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-0957?

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-2006-0957?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from zoneo-soft. Update freeforum 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.

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