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CVE-2006-4558

7.5 · HIGH

DeluxeBB 1.06 and earlier, when run on the Apache HTTP Server with the mod_mime module, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading files with double extensions via the fileu…

Published Sep 6, 2006deluxebbCWE-434EPSS 4.25%

Overview

CVE-2006-4558 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting deluxebb deluxebb. It was published on September 6, 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

DeluxeBB 1.06 and earlier, when run on the Apache HTTP Server with the mod_mime module, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading files with double extensions via the fileupload parameter in a newthread action in newpost.php.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from deluxebb. Update deluxebb 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
deluxebbdeluxebb0Affected

References

Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2006-05/0318.htmlRefretrogod.altervista.org/deluxebb_106_xpl.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/20135Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/1492Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1843Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26485Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2006-05/0318.htmlRefretrogod.altervista.org/deluxebb_106_xpl.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/20135Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/1492

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4558?

CVE-2006-4558 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting deluxebb deluxebb. It was published on September 6, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-4558?

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-2006-4558?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from deluxebb. Update deluxebb 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-2006-4558?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-4558 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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