PT-2006-6246 · Ascended · Ascended Guestbook

Kacper · Published 2006-10-26 · Updated 2017-10-19 · CVE-2006-5531

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

7.5

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Ascended Guestbook versions 1.0.0 and earlier

Description The issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the CONFIG[path] parameter. This can be achieved by manipulating the URL to include malicious PHP code, which can then be executed by the application.

Recommendations For Ascended Guestbook versions 1.0.0 and earlier, as a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the embedded.php file until a patch is available. Avoid using the CONFIG[path] parameter in the affected endpoint until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Exploit

Related Identifiers

CVE-2006-5531

Affected Products

Ascended Guestbook

References · 6

• 🔥 https://exploit-db.com/exploits/2631 · Exploit
• 🔥 http://securityfocus.com/bid/20710 · Exploit
• http://secunia.com/advisories/22554 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-5531 · Security Note
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29756 · Note
• http://vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4187 · Note