Vulnerability Description
rtehtmlarea/pi1/class.tx_rtehtmlarea_pi1.php in Typo3 4.0.0 through 4.0.3, 3.7 and 3.8 with the rtehtmlarea extension, and 4.1 beta allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the userUid parameter to rtehtmlarea/htmlarea/plugins/SpellChecker/spell-check-logic.php, and possibly another vector.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Typo3 | Typo3 | 3.7.0 |
References
- http://lists.netfielders.de/pipermail/typo3-announce/2006/000045.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.netfielders.de/pipermail/typo3-announce/2006/000046.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23446PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23466PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2056
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017428ExploitPatch
- http://typo3.org/news-single-view/?tx_newsimporter_pi1%5BshowItem%5D=0&cHash=e4a
- http://www.sec-consult.com/272.htmlExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454944/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21680ExploitPatch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/5094
- http://lists.netfielders.de/pipermail/typo3-announce/2006/000045.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.netfielders.de/pipermail/typo3-announce/2006/000046.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23446PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23466PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6690?
CVE-2006-6690 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). rtehtmlarea/pi1/class.tx_rtehtmlarea_pi1.php in Typo3 4.0.0 through 4.0.3, 3.7 and 3.8 with the rtehtmlarea extension, and 4.1 beta allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via ...
How severe is CVE-2006-6690?
CVE-2006-6690 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-2006-6690?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Typo3 Typo3.