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CVE-2006-2644

4.0 · MEDIUM

AWStats 6.5, and possibly other versions, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by using the configdir parameter to awstats.pl to upload a configuration file whose name contai…

Published May 30, 2006awstatsEPSS 2.71%

Overview

CVE-2006-2644 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting awstats awstats. It was published on May 30, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

AWStats 6.5, and possibly other versions, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by using the configdir parameter to awstats.pl to upload a configuration file whose name contains shell metacharacters, then access that file using the LogFile directive.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from awstats. Update awstats 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

Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=365910Refsecunia.com/advisories/20164Refsecunia.com/advisories/20283Refsecunia.com/advisories/20502Refsecunia.com/advisories/20710Refwww.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1075Refwww.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_33_awstats.htmlRefwww.osreviews.net/reviews/comm/awstatsRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/18327Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1998

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2644?

CVE-2006-2644 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting awstats awstats. It was published on May 30, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2006-2644?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-2644?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from awstats. Update awstats 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-2006-2644?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-2644 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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