CVE-2006-4782: Medium severity webSPELL Webspell vulnerability

Published Sep 14, 2006
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Updated

src/index.php in WebSPELL 4.01.01 and earlier, when registerglobals is enabled, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain sensitive information stored in the database via a modified userID parameter in a write action to admin/database.php.

Affected Software

4 affected components
webSPELL Webspell<=4.01.01
webSPELL Webspell=4.1
webSPELL Webspell=4.0
webSPELL Webspell=4.1.1

Event History

Sep 14, 2006
CVE Published
10:07 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4782?

CVE-2006-4782 has a high severity rating due to its ability to bypass authentication and access sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-4782?

To fix CVE-2006-4782, disable register_globals and update to a patched version of WebSPELL.

3

Which versions of WebSPELL are affected by CVE-2006-4782?

CVE-2006-4782 affects WebSPELL versions 4.01.01 and earlier, along with specific versions of 4.0, 4.1, and 4.1.1.

4

What could an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2006-4782?

An attacker could potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive data stored within the database by exploiting CVE-2006-4782.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-4782?

Yes, a temporary workaround for CVE-2006-4782 is to disable the register_globals directive in the PHP configuration.

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