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CVE-2006-6757

7.8 · HIGH

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in cwmExplorer 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and source code, and obtain sensitive information via directory traversal sequences…

Published Dec 27, 2006cwm-designEPSS 2.91%

Overview

CVE-2006-6757 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cwm-design cwmexplorer. It was published on December 27, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in cwmExplorer 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and source code, and obtain sensitive information via directory traversal sequences in the show_file parameter.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cwm-design. Update cwmexplorer 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
cwm-designcwmexplorer0Affected

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/21683Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/5117Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/2963Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/21683Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/5117Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/2963

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6757?

CVE-2006-6757 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cwm-design cwmexplorer. It was published on December 27, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-6757?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, 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-2006-6757?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cwm-design. Update cwmexplorer 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-2006-6757?

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