First published: Sat Sep 23 2006(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Exponent CMS 0.96.3 allows remote attackers to read and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) sequence in the view parameter in the show_view action in the calendarmodule module, as demonstrated by executing PHP code through session files.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Oicgroup Exponent Cms | =0.96.3 |
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CVE-2006-4963 has a moderate severity rating as it allows unauthorized access to local files.
CVE-2006-4963 specifically affects Exponent CMS version 0.96.3.
To fix CVE-2006-4963, you should upgrade to a version of Exponent CMS that is not vulnerable to this issue.
CVE-2006-4963 enables remote attackers to read and execute arbitrary local files through directory traversal.
Yes, CVE-2006-4963 can be exploited by remote attackers without requiring authentication.