CVE-2006-5301: Code Injection
Published Oct 17, 2006
·Updated
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/antispam.php in the SpamBlockerMODv 1.0.2 and earlier module for phpBB allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbbrootpath parameter.
Affected Software
3 affected components
phpBB SpamBlockerMOD<=1.0.2
phpBB SpamBlockerMOD=1.0
phpBB SpamBlockerMOD=1.0.1
Event History
Oct 17, 2006
CVE Published
03:07 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-5301?
CVE-2006-5301 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-5301?
To fix CVE-2006-5301, upgrade to SpamBlockerMOD version 1.0.3 or later, which addresses the vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2006-5301?
CVE-2006-5301 affects versions 1.0.2 and earlier of the SpamBlockerMOD for phpBB.
4
Can CVE-2006-5301 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-5301 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code.
5
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2006-5301?
The vulnerability in CVE-2006-5301 is a remote file inclusion flaw in the includes/antispam.php file.