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CVE-2006-6284

9.0 · HIGH

Directory traversal vulnerability in admin.php in Vikingboard 0.1.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to include arbitrary files via a ..

Published Dec 4, 2006vikingboardEPSS 3.78%

Overview

CVE-2006-6284 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting vikingboard vikingboard. It was published on December 4, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Directory traversal vulnerability in admin.php in Vikingboard 0.1.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to include arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) sequence in the act parameter.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from vikingboard. Update vikingboard 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/23026Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/1966Refwww.osvdb.org/30530Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/452018/100/200/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/21196Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30389Refsecunia.com/advisories/23026Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/1966Refwww.osvdb.org/30530Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/452018/100/200/threaded

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6284?

CVE-2006-6284 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting vikingboard vikingboard. It was published on December 4, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-6284?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-6284?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from vikingboard. Update vikingboard 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-2006-6284?

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