CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-0164

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The vulnerability in phgstats.inc.php in phgstats before version 0.5.1 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files and execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the PHGDIR variable when register_globals is enabled.

Risk Assessment

The risk involves remote code execution, which can lead to full server compromise, data theft, or further attacks on the infrastructure.

Recommendation

Immediately upgrade phgstats to version 0.5.1 or later and disable register_globals in the PHP configuration.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

phgstats.inc.php in phgstats before 0.5.1, if register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files and execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the PHGDIR variable.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS