CWE
94
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-3136: Code Injection

First published: Thu Jun 22 2006(Updated: )

** DISPUTED ** Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Nucleus 3.23 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL the DIR_LIBS parameter in (1) path/action.php, and to files in path/nucleus including (2) media.php, (3) /xmlrpc/server.php, and (4) /xmlrpc/api_metaweblog.inc.php. NOTE: this is a similar vulnerability to CVE-2006-2583. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by third parties, who state that the DIR_LIBS parameter is defined in an include file before being used.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
NucleusCMS=3.0
NucleusCMS=3.0_1
NucleusCMS=3.0_rc
NucleusCMS=3.1
NucleusCMS=3.2
NucleusCMS=3.21
NucleusCMS=3.22
NucleusCMS=3.23

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-3136?

    CVE-2006-3136 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-3136?

    To fix CVE-2006-3136, upgrade to a patched version of Nucleus CMS that resolves the remote file inclusion vulnerabilities.

  • What versions of Nucleus CMS are affected by CVE-2006-3136?

    CVE-2006-3136 affects Nucleus CMS versions 3.0, 3.1, 3.21, 3.22, 3.23, and all related release candidates.

  • Can CVE-2006-3136 lead to data compromise?

    Yes, CVE-2006-3136 can potentially lead to data compromise as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code.

  • Are there any well-known exploits for CVE-2006-3136?

    Yes, multiple exploit methods have been documented for CVE-2006-3136, primarily leveraging remote file inclusion.

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