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CVE-2006-5432

2.6 · LOW

Multiple direct static code injection vulnerabilities in db/txt.inc.php in phpPowerCards 2.10, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via th…

Published Oct 20, 2006marc_giombettiEPSS 2.59%

Overview

CVE-2006-5432 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting marc_giombetti phppowercards. It was published on October 20, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple direct static code injection vulnerabilities in db/txt.inc.php in phpPowerCards 2.10, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via the (1) email[to], (2) email[from], (3) name[to], (4) name[from], (5) picture, (6) comment, or (7) sessionID parameter, as demonstrated by creating a new .php file that permits remote file inclusion, and then requesting this file.

Remediation

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

Refsecunia.com/advisories/22471Refwww.osvdb.org/29840Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/20620Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4105Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29669Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/2590Refsecunia.com/advisories/22471Refwww.osvdb.org/29840Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/20620Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4105

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5432?

CVE-2006-5432 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting marc_giombetti phppowercards. It was published on October 20, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2006-5432?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-5432?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from marc_giombetti. Update phppowercards 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-2006-5432?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-5432 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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