Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the avatar_gallery action in profile.php in XennoBB 2.1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the category parameter.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xennobb | Xennobb | <= 2.1.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21483Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1395
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/442881/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19446Exploit
- http://www.surfionline.com/security_advisories/20060810_xennobb_avatar_gallery_tExploitVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28337
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21483Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1395
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/442881/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19446Exploit
- http://www.surfionline.com/security_advisories/20060810_xennobb_avatar_gallery_tExploitVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28337
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-4161?
CVE-2006-4161 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in the avatar_gallery action in profile.php in XennoBB 2.1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the category parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-4161?
CVE-2006-4161 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-4161?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xennobb Xennobb.