CVE-2006-6533: High severity oscommerce oscommerce vulnerability

Published Dec 14, 2006
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in admin/templatesboxeslayout.php in osCommerce 3.0a3 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary PHP files via a .. (dot dot) in the filter parameter. NOTE: this issue can be leveraged to obtain full path information in error messages.

Affected Software

1 affected component
osCommerce oscommerce=3.0a3

Event History

Dec 14, 2006
CVE Published
01:28 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:28 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-6533?

CVE-2006-6533 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-6533?

To fix CVE-2006-6533, upgrade to a version of osCommerce that does not have this directory traversal vulnerability.

3

What potential impact does CVE-2006-6533 have on my system?

CVE-2006-6533 could allow attackers to include and execute arbitrary PHP files, leading to unauthorized access and control over the system.

4

Is CVE-2006-6533 specific to certain versions of osCommerce?

Yes, CVE-2006-6533 specifically affects osCommerce version 3.0a3.

5

Can CVE-2006-6533 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-6533 can be exploited remotely, making it crucial to address this vulnerability swiftly.

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