CVE-2006-2460
First published: Fri May 19 2006(Updated: )
Sugar Suite Open Source (SugarCRM) 4.2 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, does not protect critical variables such as $_GLOBALS and $_SESSION from modification, which allows remote attackers to conduct attacks such as directory traversal or PHP remote file inclusion, as demonstrated by modifying the GLOBALS[sugarEntry] parameter.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SugarCRM | =3.5 | |
| SugarCRM | =4.0 | |
| SugarCRM | =4.1 | |
| SugarCRM | =4.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://retrogod.altervista.org/sugar_suite_42_incl_xpl.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17987
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016087
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20072
- http://www.osvdb.org/25532
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/921
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1791
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26451
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1785
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/434009/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-2460?
CVE-2006-2460 has a high severity due to the potential for remote attacks and exploitation of critical variables.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2460?
To fix CVE-2006-2460, disable register_globals in your PHP configuration and upgrade to a version of SugarCRM that is secure.
What versions of SugarCRM are affected by CVE-2006-2460?
CVE-2006-2460 affects SugarCRM versions 3.5, 4.0, 4.1, and 4.2.
What types of attacks can occur due to CVE-2006-2460?
Exploitation of CVE-2006-2460 can lead to directory traversal and PHP remote file inclusion attacks.
Who is vulnerable to CVE-2006-2460?
Any instance of SugarCRM version 4.2 and earlier with register_globals enabled is vulnerable to CVE-2006-2460.
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