Vulnerability Description
The spellchecker (spellcheck.php) in DokuWiki 2006/06/04 and earlier allows remote attackers to insert and execute arbitrary PHP code via "complex curly syntax" that is inserted into a regular expression that is processed by preg_replace with the /e (executable) modifier.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Andreas Gohr | Dokuwiki | <= release_2006-06-04 |
References
- http://bugs.splitbrain.org/index.php?do=details&id=823Patch
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-June/046602.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20429PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20669Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016221
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200606-16.xml
- http://www.hardened-php.net/advisory_042006.119.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/25980
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/435989/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18289
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2142
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26913
- http://bugs.splitbrain.org/index.php?do=details&id=823Patch
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-June/046602.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20429PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-2878?
CVE-2006-2878 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The spellchecker (spellcheck.php) in DokuWiki 2006/06/04 and earlier allows remote attackers to insert and execute arbitrary PHP code via "complex curly syntax" that is inserted into a regular express...
How severe is CVE-2006-2878?
CVE-2006-2878 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-2878?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Andreas Gohr Dokuwiki.