CVE-2006-6566
First published: Fri Dec 15 2006(Updated: )
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/profilcp_constants.php in the Profile Control Panel (CPanel) module for mxBB 0.91c allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the module_root_path parameter.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mxbb Mxbb Newssuite | =0.91c | |
| =0.91c |
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Reference Links
- http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2006-December/001176.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4928
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4946
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30821
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2918
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2904
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6566?
CVE-2006-6566 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution by attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6566?
To fix CVE-2006-6566, upgrade mxBB to a version that does not contain the vulnerable includes/profilcp_constants.php file.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-6566?
CVE-2006-6566 affects users running mxBB version 0.91c.
What does CVE-2006-6566 allow attackers to do?
CVE-2006-6566 allows attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code through remote file inclusion.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-6566?
A possible workaround for CVE-2006-6566 is to disable the module which uses the vulnerable includes/profilcp_constants.php file.
- agent/type
- agent/references
- agent/first-publish-date
- collector/nvd-historical
- vendor/mxbb
- product/mxbb
- canonical/mxbb mxbb
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/description
- collector/nvd-api
- source/NVD
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/source
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/event
- agent/tags
- canonical/mxbb mxbb newssuite
- version/mxbb mxbb newssuite/0.91c