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CVE-2006-6814

6.3 · MEDIUM

Directory traversal vulnerability in FolderManager/FolderManager.aspx in Hosting Controller 7c allows remote authenticated users to read and modify arbitrary files, and list arbitrary directories v…

Published Dec 29, 2006hosting_controllerEPSS 2.05%

Overview

CVE-2006-6814 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting hosting_controller hosting_controller. It was published on December 29, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Directory traversal vulnerability in FolderManager/FolderManager.aspx in Hosting Controller 7c allows remote authenticated users to read and modify arbitrary files, and list arbitrary directories via ..\ (dot dot backslash) sequences in the BrowsePath parameter.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hosting_controller. Update hosting_controller 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6814?

CVE-2006-6814 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting hosting_controller hosting_controller. It was published on December 29, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2006-6814?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-6814?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hosting_controller. Update hosting_controller 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-2006-6814?

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