CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-1243

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In Simple PHP Blog (SPB) 0.4.7.1 and earlier, the install05.php file contains a directory traversal vulnerability. An attacker can remotely include and execute arbitrary local files by using directory traversal sequences and a NUL (%00) character in the blog_language parameter, allowing injection of PHP code into the Apache access_log file and its execution.

Risk Assessment

The risk involves the possibility of remote code execution on the server, which can lead to full system compromise, data theft, or takeover of the website.

Recommendation

Immediately update Simple PHP Blog to the latest available version that fixes this vulnerability. If an update is not possible, remove or secure the install05.php file and restrict access to it.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Directory traversal vulnerability in install05.php in Simple PHP Blog (SPB) 0.4.7.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences and a NUL (%00) character in the blog_language parameter, as demonstrated by injecting PHP sequences into an Apache access_log file, which is then included using install05.php.

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