Vulnerability Description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in PhpMyChat Plus 1.9 and earlier allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the ChatPath parameter to (1) avatar.php, (2) colorhelp_popup.php, (3) color_popup.php, (4) index.php, (5) index1.php, (6) lib/connected_users.lib.php, (7) lib/index.lib.php, and (8) phpMyChat.php3; and the (9) L parameter to logs.php. NOTE: CVE analysis suggests that vector 1 might be incorrect.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phpheaven | Phpmychat Plus | <= 1.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22782Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1854
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450919/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4454Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30122
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22782Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1854
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450919/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4454Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30122
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-5897?
CVE-2006-5897 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in PhpMyChat Plus 1.9 and earlier allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the ChatPath parameter to (1) avatar.php, (2) colorh...
How severe is CVE-2006-5897?
CVE-2006-5897 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-2006-5897?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phpheaven Phpmychat Plus.