CVE-2006-1909
First published: Thu Apr 20 2006(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Coppermine 1.4.4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .//./ (modified dot dot slash) in the file parameter, which causes a regular expression to collapse the sequences into standard "../" sequences.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Coppermine Coppermine Photo Gallery | =1.4.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/431062
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/431118/30/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17570
- http://myimei.com/security/2006-04-14/copperminephotogallery144-plugininclusionsystemindexphp-remotefileinclusion-attack.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19665
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1392
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25866
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-1909?
CVE-2006-1909 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive files.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1909?
To fix CVE-2006-1909, upgrade to Coppermine version 1.4.5 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-1909?
CVE-2006-1909 is a directory traversal vulnerability allowing unauthorized file access.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2006-1909?
CVE-2006-1909 specifically affects Coppermine Photo Gallery version 1.4.4.
Can CVE-2006-1909 lead to complete server compromise?
While CVE-2006-1909 may allow an attacker to read arbitrary files, it does not directly compromise the server itself.
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