CVE-2006-6568
First published: Fri Dec 15 2006(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in includes/kb_constants.php in the Knowledge Base (mx_kb) 2.0.2 module for mxBB allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) sequence in the phpEx parameter.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mxbb Kb Mods | =2.0.2 | |
| =2.0.2 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6568?
CVE-2006-6568 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote file inclusion.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6568?
To fix CVE-2006-6568, update to the latest version of the mxBB Knowledge Base module that addresses this vulnerability.
What specific software is affected by CVE-2006-6568?
CVE-2006-6568 specifically affects version 2.0.2 of the mxBB Knowledge Base module.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-6568?
CVE-2006-6568 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows attackers to include arbitrary files.
Can CVE-2006-6568 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-6568 can be exploited remotely by attackers to gain unauthorized access to system files.
- collector/nvd-historical
- vendor/mxbb
- product/kb mods
- canonical/mxbb kb mods
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/first-publish-date
- collector/nvd-api
- source/NVD
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/source
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/severity
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/tags
- version/mxbb kb mods/2.0.2