Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in localization/languages.lib.php3 in PhpMyChat 0.14.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the ChatPath parameter.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phpheaven | Phpmychat | <= 0.14.5 |
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1852
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450923/100/0/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30121
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1852
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450923/100/0/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30121
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-5898?
CVE-2006-5898 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in localization/languages.lib.php3 in PhpMyChat 0.14.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the ChatPath parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-5898?
CVE-2006-5898 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-2006-5898?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phpheaven Phpmychat.