First published: Wed Apr 26 2006(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in action_admin/paysubscriptions.php in Invision Power Board (IPB) 2.1.x and 2.0.x before 20060425 allows remote authenticated administrators to include and execute arbitrary local PHP files via a .. (dot dot) in the name parameter, preceded by enough backspace (%08) characters to erase the initial static portion of a filename.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Invision Power Board | =2.0.x | |
Invision Power Board | =2.1.x |
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CVE-2006-2060 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2006-2060, update to the latest version of Invision Power Board released after April 25, 2006.
CVE-2006-2060 affects authenticated administrators using Invision Power Board versions 2.0.x and 2.1.x prior to April 25, 2006.
CVE-2006-2060 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthorized file execution.
Yes, CVE-2006-2060 can lead to significant data compromise due to the ability to execute arbitrary PHP files.