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CVE-2006-6213

7.5 · HIGH

index.php in PEGames uses the extract function to overwrite critical variables, which allows remote attackers to conduct PHP remote file inclusion attacks via the abs_url parameter, which is later…

Published Dec 1, 2006pegamesEPSS 2.66%

Overview

CVE-2006-6213 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting pegames pegames. It was published on December 1, 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

index.php in PEGames uses the extract function to overwrite critical variables, which allows remote attackers to conduct PHP remote file inclusion attacks via the abs_url parameter, which is later extracted to overwrite a previously uncontrolled value.

Remediation

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

Refwww.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2006-November/001153.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/21266Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30517Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/2840Refwww.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2006-November/001153.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/21266Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30517Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/2840

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6213?

CVE-2006-6213 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting pegames pegames. It was published on December 1, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-6213?

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-2006-6213?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from pegames. Update pegames 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-2006-6213?

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