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CVE-2006-5764

7.5 · HIGH

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in contact.php in Free File Hosting 1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the AD_BODY_TEMP parameter.

Published Nov 6, 2006free_php_scriptsCWE-94EPSS 2.73%

Overview

CVE-2006-5764 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting free_php_scripts free_file_hosting. It was published on November 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

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in contact.php in Free File Hosting 1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the AD_BODY_TEMP parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information. NOTE: this issue was later reported for the "File Upload System" which is a component of Free File Hosting.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from free_php_scripts. Update free_file_hosting 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
free_php_scriptsfree_file_hosting0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5764?

CVE-2006-5764 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting free_php_scripts free_file_hosting. It was published on November 6, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-5764?

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-2006-5764?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from free_php_scripts. Update free_file_hosting 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-2006-5764?

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