Vulnerability Description
mainfile.php in XOOPS 2.0.13.2 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to overwrite variables such as $xoopsOption['nocommon'] and conduct directory traversal attacks or include PHP files via (1) xoopsConfig[language] to misc.php or (2) xoopsConfig[theme_set] to index.php, as demonstrated by injecting PHP sequences into a log file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xoops | Xoops | <= 2.0.13.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20176ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/934
- http://www.osvdb.org/25683
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/434698/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18061Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1895Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1811
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20176ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/934
- http://www.osvdb.org/25683
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/434698/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18061Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1895Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1811
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-2516?
CVE-2006-2516 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). mainfile.php in XOOPS 2.0.13.2 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to overwrite variables such as $xoopsOption['nocommon'] and conduct directory traversal attacks or...
How severe is CVE-2006-2516?
CVE-2006-2516 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-2516?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xoops Xoops.