Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in bb_lib/abbc.css.php in Unclassified NewsBoard (UNB) 1.5.3-d and possibly earlier versions, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences and a trailing null byte (%00) in the design_path parameter. NOTE: this is closely related, but a different vulnerability than the ABBC[Config][smileset] parameter.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unclassified Newsboard | Unclassified Newsboard | <= 1.5.3d |
References
- http://attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2006-May/000769.html
- http://newsboard.unclassified.de/forum/post/6499Patch
- http://www.osvdb.org/25494
- http://attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2006-May/000769.html
- http://newsboard.unclassified.de/forum/post/6499Patch
- http://www.osvdb.org/25494
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-2406?
CVE-2006-2406 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.6 (LOW). Directory traversal vulnerability in bb_lib/abbc.css.php in Unclassified NewsBoard (UNB) 1.5.3-d and possibly earlier versions, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include arb...
How severe is CVE-2006-2406?
CVE-2006-2406 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-2406?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Unclassified Newsboard Unclassified Newsboard.