CVE-2006-1793: High severity Runcms RunCMS vulnerability

Published Apr 17, 2006
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in runCMS 1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the bbPath[path] parameter to (1) class.forumposts.php and (2) forumpollrenderer.php. NOTE: this issue is closely related to CVE-2006-0659.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Runcms RunCMS=1.1a
Runcms RunCMS<=1.2
Runcms RunCMS=1.1

Event History

Apr 17, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-1793?

CVE-2006-1793 has a medium severity level as it allows remote attackers to perform directory traversal and access arbitrary files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-1793?

To mitigate CVE-2006-1793, you should upgrade runCMS to version 1.2.1 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of runCMS are affected by CVE-2006-1793?

CVE-2006-1793 affects runCMS versions 1.2 and earlier, including 1.1a and 1.1.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2006-1793 facilitate?

CVE-2006-1793 can facilitate attacks that exploit directory traversal, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive files on the server.

5

Is there a related vulnerability to CVE-2006-1793?

Yes, CVE-2006-1793 is closely related to CVE-2006-0659, indicating similar directory traversal issues in runCMS.

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