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CVE-2006-5421

7.5 · HIGH

WSN Forum 1.3.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a modified pathname in the pathtoconfig parameter that points to an avatar image that contains PHP code, which…

Published Oct 20, 2006wsn_forumEPSS 2.95%

Overview

CVE-2006-5421 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting wsn_forum wsn_forum. It was published on October 20, 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

WSN Forum 1.3.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a modified pathname in the pathtoconfig parameter that points to an avatar image that contains PHP code, which is then accessed from prestart.php. NOTE: this issue has been labeled remote file inclusion, but that label only applies to the attack, not the underlying vulnerability.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from wsn_forum. Update wsn_forum 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
wsn_forumwsn_forum0Affected

References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/22360Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/20586Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4081Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29635Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/2583Refsecunia.com/advisories/22360Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/20586Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4081Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29635Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/2583

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5421?

CVE-2006-5421 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting wsn_forum wsn_forum. It was published on October 20, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-5421?

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-2006-5421?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from wsn_forum. Update wsn_forum 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-2006-5421?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-5421 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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