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CVE-2006-7169

6.8 · MEDIUM

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/header_simple.php in Ultimate PHP Board (UPB) 2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the _CONFIG[skin…

Published Mar 20, 2007ultimate_php_boardEPSS 5.15%

Overview

CVE-2006-7169 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ultimate_php_board ultimate_php_board. It was published on March 20, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/header_simple.php in Ultimate PHP Board (UPB) 2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the _CONFIG[skin_dir] parameter.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ultimate_php_board. Update ultimate_php_board 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
ultimate_php_boardultimate_php_board0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-7169?

CVE-2006-7169 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ultimate_php_board ultimate_php_board. It was published on March 20, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2006-7169?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-7169?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ultimate_php_board. Update ultimate_php_board 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-2006-7169?

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