7.5
CWE
94
Advisory Published
Updated

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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
PhpNuke=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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