CVE-2006-4272: High severity Jelsoft vBulletin vulnerability
DISPUTED Jelsoft vBulletin 3.5.4 allows remote attackers to register multiple arbitrary users and cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a large number of requests to register.php. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this vulnerability, stating "If you have the CAPTCHA enabled then the registrations wont even go through. ... if you are talking about the flood being allowed in the first place then surely this is something that should be handled at the server level."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-4272?
CVE-2006-4272 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to resource consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4272?
To mitigate CVE-2006-4272, ensure that CAPTCHA is enabled on the registration page.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2006-4272?
CVE-2006-4272 affects vBulletin version 3.5.4.
Can CVE-2006-4272 be exploited without CAPTCHA?
Yes, without CAPTCHA, CVE-2006-4272 can be exploited through multiple requests to register.php.
Is there a way to prevent exploitation of CVE-2006-4272?
Implementing CAPTCHA and limiting registration requests can help prevent exploitation of CVE-2006-4272.