7.5
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-6168: Input Validation

First published: Wed Nov 29 2006(Updated: )

tiki-register.php in TikiWiki before 1.9.7 allows remote attackers to trigger "notification-spam" via certain vectors such as a comma-separated list of addresses in the email field, related to lack of "a minimal check on email."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware<=1.9.6
Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware=1.6.1
Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware=1.9.0
Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware=1.9.0-rc1
Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware=1.9.0-rc2
Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware=1.9.0-rc3
Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware=1.9.1
Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware=1.9.2
Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware=1.9.3
Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware=1.9.4
Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware=1.9.5
<=1.9.6
=1.6.1
=1.9.0
=1.9.0-rc1
=1.9.0-rc2
=1.9.0-rc3
=1.9.1
=1.9.2
=1.9.3
=1.9.4
=1.9.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-6168?

    CVE-2006-6168 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for notification-spam through email spoofing.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-6168?

    To fix CVE-2006-6168, upgrade to TikiWiki version 1.9.7 or later, which implements proper email validation checks.

  • What versions of TikiWiki are affected by CVE-2006-6168?

    CVE-2006-6168 affects TikiWiki versions from 1.6.1 up to 1.9.6.

  • Can exploitation of CVE-2006-6168 lead to security risks?

    Yes, exploitation of CVE-2006-6168 can lead to notification-spam and potential abuse of the email notification system.

  • Is CVE-2006-6168 a remote vulnerability?

    Yes, CVE-2006-6168 is a remote vulnerability that allows attackers to send malicious emails without authentication.

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