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CVE-2006-4298

First published: Wed Aug 23 2006(Updated: )

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in cache.php in osCommerce before 2.2 Milestone 2 060817 allow remote attackers to determine existence of arbitrary files and disclose the installation path via a .. (dot dot) in unspecified parameters in the (1) tep_cache_also_purchased, (2) tep_cache_manufacturers_box, and (3) tep_cache_categories_box functions.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
osCommerce Poll Booth=2.2_ms2_2006-08-17

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-4298?

    CVE-2006-4298 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-4298?

    To mitigate CVE-2006-4298, you should upgrade your osCommerce installation to version 2.2 Milestone 2 060817 or later.

  • What versions of osCommerce are affected by CVE-2006-4298?

    CVE-2006-4298 affects osCommerce versions prior to 2.2 Milestone 2 060817.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2006-4298 enable?

    CVE-2006-4298 allows remote attackers to perform directory traversal attacks that can disclose sensitive file paths.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2006-4298?

    Detailed information regarding CVE-2006-4298 can be found in various cybersecurity vulnerability databases.

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