CVE-2006-5099: High severity andreas gohr dokuwiki vulnerability

Published Sep 29, 2006
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Updated

lib/exec/fetch.php in DokuWiki before 2006-03-09e, when conf[imconvert] is configured to use ImageMagick, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) w and (2) h parameters, which are not filtered when invoking convert.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Andreas Gohr Dokuwiki=release_2006-03-05
Andreas Gohr Dokuwiki=release_2006-03-09
Andreas Gohr Dokuwiki=release_2006-03-09e

Event History

Sep 29, 2006
CVE Published
11:07 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:07 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 30, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5099?

CVE-2006-5099 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-5099?

To fix CVE-2006-5099, update DokuWiki to a version released after 2006-03-09e or reconfigure the imconvert parameter to eliminate the threat.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2006-5099?

The potential impacts of CVE-2006-5099 include unauthorized command execution, which could compromise system security.

4

Which versions of DokuWiki are affected by CVE-2006-5099?

CVE-2006-5099 affects DokuWiki versions up to and including release 2006-03-09e.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-5099 if I cannot update?

If an update cannot be applied, disabling the use of ImageMagick for image processing can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2006-5099.

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