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CVE-2006-3040

7.5 · HIGH

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in talkbox.php in Amr Talkbox allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the direct parameter.

Published Jun 15, 2006amr_talkboxEPSS 1.67%

Overview

CVE-2006-3040 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting amr_talkbox amr_talkbox. It was published on June 15, 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 talkbox.php in Amr Talkbox allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the direct parameter. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by CVE, since the $direct variable is set to a static value just before the include statement

Remediation

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

Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/1105Refwww.osvdb.org/27455Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/436993/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/437266/100/0/threadedRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27122Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/1105Refwww.osvdb.org/27455Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/436993/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/437266/100/0/threadedRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27122

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3040?

CVE-2006-3040 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting amr_talkbox amr_talkbox. It was published on June 15, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-3040?

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-2006-3040?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from amr_talkbox. Update amr_talkbox 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-2006-3040?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-3040 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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