CVE-2006-1821: Medium severity modxcms modxcms vulnerability
Published Apr 18, 2006
·Updated
Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in ModX 0.9.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) sequence and trailing NULL (%00) byte in the id parameter.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Modxcms Modxcms=0.9.1
Event History
Apr 18, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-1821?
CVE-2006-1821 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized file access.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-1821?
To fix CVE-2006-1821, upgrade ModX to a version above 0.9.1 where the vulnerability has been addressed.
3
What type of attack does CVE-2006-1821 facilitate?
CVE-2006-1821 facilitates directory traversal attacks that allow attackers to read arbitrary files on the server.
4
Which software is affected by CVE-2006-1821?
CVE-2006-1821 specifically affects ModX version 0.9.1.
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What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2006-1821?
Exploiting CVE-2006-1821 could lead to a data breach, where sensitive files are exposed to an attacker.