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CVE-2006-4759

3.6 · LOW

PunBB 1.2.12 does not properly handle an avatar directory pathname ending in %00, which allows remote authenticated administrative users to upload arbitrary files and execute code, as demonstrated…

Published Sep 13, 2006punbbEPSS 2.30%

Overview

CVE-2006-4759 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting punbb punbb. It was published on September 13, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

PunBB 1.2.12 does not properly handle an avatar directory pathname ending in %00, which allows remote authenticated administrative users to upload arbitrary files and execute code, as demonstrated by a query to admin_options.php with an avatars_dir parameter ending in %00. NOTE: this issue was originally disputed by the vendor, but the dispute was withdrawn on 20060926.

Remediation

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

Refforums.punbb.org/viewtopic.php?id=13255Refwww.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2006-September/001041.htmlRefwww.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2006-September/001052.htmlRefwww.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2006-September/001055.htmlRefwww.security.nnov.ru/Odocument221.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/445788/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/446420/100/0/threadedRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28884Refforums.punbb.org/viewtopic.php?id=13255Refwww.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2006-September/001041.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4759?

CVE-2006-4759 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting punbb punbb. It was published on September 13, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2006-4759?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-4759?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from punbb. Update punbb 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-2006-4759?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-4759 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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