What is the severity of CVE-2006-2929?

CVE-2006-2929 has a medium severity level due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2929?

To fix CVE-2006-2929, disable register_globals in PHP configuration and upgrade to OpenEMR version 2.8.2 or later.

What software is affected by CVE-2006-2929?

CVE-2006-2929 affects OpenEMR versions 2.8.1 and earlier.

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2006-2929?

CVE-2006-2929 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code through remote file inclusion.

When was CVE-2006-2929 reported?

CVE-2006-2929 was reported in June 2006.

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CVE-2006-2929

medium

6.8

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

9/6/2006

7/8/2024

CVE-2006-2929

First published: Fri Jun 09 2006(Updated: )

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in contrib/forms/evaluation/C_FormEvaluation.class.php in OpenEMR 2.8.1 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the GLOBALS[fileroot] parameter.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
OpenEMR	<=2.8.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-2929?
CVE-2006-2929 has a medium severity level due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2929?
To fix CVE-2006-2929, disable register_globals in PHP configuration and upgrade to OpenEMR version 2.8.2 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2006-2929?
CVE-2006-2929 affects OpenEMR versions 2.8.1 and earlier.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2006-2929?
CVE-2006-2929 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code through remote file inclusion.
When was CVE-2006-2929 reported?
CVE-2006-2929 was reported in June 2006.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-2929?
CVE-2006-2929 has a medium severity level due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2929?
To fix CVE-2006-2929, disable register_globals in PHP configuration and upgrade to OpenEMR version 2.8.2 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2006-2929?
CVE-2006-2929 affects OpenEMR versions 2.8.1 and earlier.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2006-2929?
CVE-2006-2929 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code through remote file inclusion.
When was CVE-2006-2929 reported?
CVE-2006-2929 was reported in June 2006.