Vulnerability Description
Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Download-Engine 1.4.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) $_ENGINE[eng_dir] and possibly (2) spaw_root parameters in admin/includes/spaw/spaw_script.js.php, and the (3) $_ENGINE[eng_dir], (4) $spaw_root, (5) $spaw_dir, and (6) $spaw_base_url parameters in admin/includes/spaw/config/spaw_control.config.php, different vectors than CVE-2006-5291. NOTE: CVE analysis as of 20061021 is inconclusive, but suggests that some or all of the suggested attack vectors are ineffective.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Alex | Downloadengine | <= 1.4.2 |
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1761
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/448574/100/100/threaded
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1761
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/448574/100/100/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-5459?
CVE-2006-5459 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Download-Engine 1.4.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) $_ENGINE[eng_dir] and possibly (2) spa...
How severe is CVE-2006-5459?
CVE-2006-5459 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-2006-5459?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Alex Downloadengine.