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CVE-2006-3053

First published: Fri Jun 16 2006(Updated: )

** DISPUTED ** PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in common.php in PHORUM 5.1.13 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the PHORUM[http_path] parameter. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by the vendor, who states "common.php is checked on the very first line of non-comment code that it is not being called directly. It has been this way in all 5.x version of Phorum." CVE analysis concurs with the vendor.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Phorum=3.2.2
Phorum=3.1.1_pre
Phorum=3.4.6
Phorum=3.2.3
Phorum=5.0.15a
Phorum=3.2.7
Phorum=3.4.3
Phorum=3.1.1
Phorum=3.2.8
Phorum=3.3.1a
Phorum=3.4.4
Phorum=5.0.17a
Phorum=3.3.1
Phorum=3.4
Phorum=3.3.2
Phorum=3.1.1_rc2
Phorum=5.0.18
Phorum=3.1.1a
Phorum=3.4.5
Phorum=5.0.12
Phorum=3.4.8a
Phorum=3.2.5
Phorum=3.2.3a
Phorum=3.2
Phorum=5.0.16
Phorum=5.0.10
Phorum=3.1.2
Phorum=5.0.11
Phorum<=5.1.13
Phorum=5.0.9
Phorum=3.1
Phorum=5.0.14
Phorum=5.0.7_beta
Phorum=3.4.2
Phorum=3.4.1
Phorum=3.4.7
Phorum=5.0.3_beta
Phorum=3.4.8
Phorum=3.2.4
Phorum=5.0.13
Phorum=3.2.3b
Phorum=3.3.2b3
Phorum=3.3.2a
Phorum=3.2.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-3053?

    The severity of CVE-2006-3053 is considered medium, as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-3053?

    To fix CVE-2006-3053, update your PHORUM installation to version 5.1.14 or later to mitigate the remote file inclusion vulnerability.

  • Which versions of PHORUM are affected by CVE-2006-3053?

    CVE-2006-3053 affects PHORUM version 5.1.13 and earlier versions.

  • What types of attacks can be executed using CVE-2006-3053?

    Using CVE-2006-3053, remote attackers can potentially execute arbitrary PHP code on the server, leading to a breach of confidentiality or integrity.

  • Is there a vendor response to CVE-2006-3053?

    Yes, the vendor has disputed the issue, claiming that common.php is checked at the first level, which may mitigate the vulnerability.

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