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CVE-2006-1602

7.5 · HIGH

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions_common.php in the VWar Account module (vWar_Account) in PHPNuke Clan 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via a URL…

Published Apr 4, 2006phpnuke-clanEPSS 1.83%

Overview

CVE-2006-1602 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting phpnuke-clan phpnuke-clan. It was published on April 4, 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

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions_common.php in the VWar Account module (vWar_Account) in PHPNuke Clan 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via a URL in the vwar_root2 parameter. NOTE: it is possible that this issue stems from a problem in VWar itself, but this is not clear.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from phpnuke-clan. Update phpnuke-clan 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/19501Refwww.osvdb.org/24481Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/429615/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/17356Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1202Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25609Refsecunia.com/advisories/19501Refwww.osvdb.org/24481Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/429615/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/17356

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1602?

CVE-2006-1602 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting phpnuke-clan phpnuke-clan. It was published on April 4, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-1602?

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-2006-1602?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from phpnuke-clan. Update phpnuke-clan 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-2006-1602?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-1602 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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