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Advisory Published
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CVE-2006-1126

First published: Thu Mar 09 2006(Updated: )

Gallery 2 up to 2.0.2 allows remote attackers to spoof their IP address via a modified X-Forwarded-For (X_FORWARDED_FOR) HTTP header, which is checked by Gallery before other more reliable sources of IP address information, such as REMOTE_ADDR.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GalleryCMS=2.0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-1126?

    CVE-2006-1126 is considered a mediumSeverity vulnerability as it allows attackers to spoof their IP addresses.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-1126?

    To fix CVE-2006-1126, upgrade Gallery to version 2.0.3 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2006-1126?

    CVE-2006-1126 affects Gallery versions up to 2.0.2.

  • What types of attacks can CVE-2006-1126 lead to?

    CVE-2006-1126 can lead to IP address spoofing attacks, allowing unauthorized access or manipulation of user sessions.

  • Is there a known exploit for CVE-2006-1126?

    Yes, CVE-2006-1126 can be exploited by sending maliciously crafted HTTP requests with a spoofed X-Forwarded-For header.

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