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CVE-2006-5495

7.5 · HIGH

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Trawler Web CMS 1.8.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) path_red2 parameter to (a) _msdazu_…

Published Oct 25, 2006trawlerEPSS 7.36%

Overview

CVE-2006-5495 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting trawler trawler_web_cms. It was published on October 25, 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

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Trawler Web CMS 1.8.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) path_red2 parameter to (a) _msdazu_pdata/redaktion/artikel/up/index.php; (b) addtort.php, (c) colorpik2.php, (d) colorpik3.php, (e) extras_menu.php, (f) farbpalette.php, (g) lese_inc.php, and (h) newfile.php in _msdazu_share/richtext/; the (2) path_scr_dat2 parameter to (i)_msdazu_share/share/insert1.php; the (3) path_red parameter to (j) _msdazu_share/extras/downloads/index.php; and unspecified parameters in other files.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from trawler. Update trawler_web_cms 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
trawlertrawler_web_cms0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5495?

CVE-2006-5495 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting trawler trawler_web_cms. It was published on October 25, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-5495?

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-2006-5495?

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

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