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CVE-2006-4191

5.1 · MEDIUM

Directory traversal vulnerability in memcp.php in XMB (Extreme Message Board) 1.9.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequence…

Published Aug 17, 2006xmb_softwareEPSS 9.90%

Overview

CVE-2006-4191 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting xmb_software extreme_message_board. It was published on August 17, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Directory traversal vulnerability in memcp.php in XMB (Extreme Message Board) 1.9.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the langfilenew parameter, as demonstrated by injecting PHP sequences into an Apache HTTP Server log file, which is then included by header.php.

Remediation

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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
xmb_softwareextreme_message_board0Affected

References

Refretrogod.altervista.org/xmb_196_sql.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/21293Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/1411Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443167/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/19494Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/19501Refdocs.xmbforum2.com/index.php?title=Security_Issue_HistoryRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28356Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/2178Refretrogod.altervista.org/xmb_196_sql.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4191?

CVE-2006-4191 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting xmb_software extreme_message_board. It was published on August 17, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2006-4191?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, 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-2006-4191?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from xmb_software. Update extreme_message_board 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-2006-4191?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-4191 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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