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CVE-2006-2530

5.0 · MEDIUM

avatar_upload.asp in Avatar MOD 1.3 for Snitz Forums 3.4, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to bypass file type checks and upload arbitrary files via a null byte in the file name…

Published May 22, 2006snitz_communicationsCWE-264EPSS 1.65%

Overview

CVE-2006-2530 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting snitz_communications avatar_mod. It was published on May 22, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

avatar_upload.asp in Avatar MOD 1.3 for Snitz Forums 3.4, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to bypass file type checks and upload arbitrary files via a null byte in the file name, as discovered by the Codescan product.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from snitz_communications. Update avatar_mod 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/20148Refwww.codescan.com/Advisories/CodeScanLabs_AvatarMod.htmlRefwww.security-assessment.com/Whitepapers/0x00_vs_ASP_File_Uploads.pdfRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/434366/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/18014Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1854Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26546Refsecunia.com/advisories/20148Refwww.codescan.com/Advisories/CodeScanLabs_AvatarMod.htmlRefwww.security-assessment.com/Whitepapers/0x00_vs_ASP_File_Uploads.pdf

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2530?

CVE-2006-2530 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting snitz_communications avatar_mod. It was published on May 22, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2006-2530?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-2530?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from snitz_communications. Update avatar_mod 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-2006-2530?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-2530 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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