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CVE-2006-7052

10.0 · HIGH

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in DotWidget For Articles (dotwidgeta) 0.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a URL in the (1) file_path parameter to (a) index.…

Published Feb 24, 2007keith_reichleyEPSS 6.39%

Overview

CVE-2006-7052 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting keith_reichley dotwidget_for_articles. It was published on February 24, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in DotWidget For Articles (dotwidgeta) 0.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a URL in the (1) file_path parameter to (a) index.php, (b) showcatpicks.php, and (c) showarticle.php; and the (2) admin_header_file and (3) admin_footer_file parameters to (d) admin/authors.php, (e) admin/index.php, (f) admin/categories.php, (g) admin/editconfig.php, and (h) admin/articles.php.

Remediation

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

Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/2308Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/437483Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/18479Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27327Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/2308Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/437483Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/18479Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27327

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-7052?

CVE-2006-7052 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting keith_reichley dotwidget_for_articles. It was published on February 24, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-7052?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, 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-2006-7052?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from keith_reichley. Update dotwidget_for_articles 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-2006-7052?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-7052 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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