What is the severity of CVE-2006-5494?

CVE-2006-5494 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5494?

To fix CVE-2006-5494, ensure that you update to a patched version of PHP-Nuke that resolves the file inclusion vulnerabilities.

What versions of PHP-Nuke are affected by CVE-2006-5494?

CVE-2006-5494 affects PHP-Nuke version 8.0, where certain parameters in the pandaBB module are vulnerable.

What are the main exploit vectors for CVE-2006-5494?

The main exploit vectors for CVE-2006-5494 are the adminpath and basepath parameters in the displayCategory.php file.

Can CVE-2006-5494 lead to full system compromise?

Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2006-5494 can lead to full system compromise by allowing attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2006-5494

high

7.5

CWE

25/10/2006

19/10/2017

CVE-2006-5494: Code Injection

First published: Wed Oct 25 2006(Updated: )

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in modules/My_eGallery/public/displayCategory.php in the pandaBB module for PHP-Nuke allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) adminpath or (2) basepath parameters. NOTE: this issue might overlap CVE-2006-6795.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
PHP-Nuke	=8.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5494?
CVE-2006-5494 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5494?
To fix CVE-2006-5494, ensure that you update to a patched version of PHP-Nuke that resolves the file inclusion vulnerabilities.
What versions of PHP-Nuke are affected by CVE-2006-5494?
CVE-2006-5494 affects PHP-Nuke version 8.0, where certain parameters in the pandaBB module are vulnerable.
What are the main exploit vectors for CVE-2006-5494?
The main exploit vectors for CVE-2006-5494 are the adminpath and basepath parameters in the displayCategory.php file.
Can CVE-2006-5494 lead to full system compromise?
Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2006-5494 can lead to full system compromise by allowing attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5494?
CVE-2006-5494 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5494?
To fix CVE-2006-5494, ensure that you update to a patched version of PHP-Nuke that resolves the file inclusion vulnerabilities.
What versions of PHP-Nuke are affected by CVE-2006-5494?
CVE-2006-5494 affects PHP-Nuke version 8.0, where certain parameters in the pandaBB module are vulnerable.
What are the main exploit vectors for CVE-2006-5494?
The main exploit vectors for CVE-2006-5494 are the adminpath and basepath parameters in the displayCategory.php file.
Can CVE-2006-5494 lead to full system compromise?
Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2006-5494 can lead to full system compromise by allowing attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code.