CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-0169

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The addresses.php3 script in MyPhPim 01.05 does not restrict uploaded files, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the pdbfile variable, then directly accessing those files from the uploads directory.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can take control of the server by executing malicious PHP code, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of organizational data.

Recommendation

Immediately update MyPhPim to the latest version or apply a patch that restricts uploaded file types and secures the uploads directory from direct access.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

addresses.php3 in MyPhPim 01.05 does not restrict uploaded files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the pdbfile variable, then directly accessing those files from the uploads directory.

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