CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-1602

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A remote file inclusion vulnerability exists in the VWar_Account module for PHPNuke Clan 3.0.1. Attackers can exploit the vwar_root2 parameter in includes/functions_common.php to include arbitrary files from external servers.

Risk Assessment

The risk involves potential remote code execution by an attacker, which could lead to server compromise, data theft, or further propagation of attacks within the network.

Recommendation

Immediately update the VWar_Account module to the latest version or apply a security patch. If no update is available, remove or disable the module until fixes are implemented.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions_common.php in the VWar Account module (vWar_Account) in PHPNuke Clan 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via a URL in the vwar_root2 parameter. NOTE: it is possible that this issue stems from a problem in VWar itself, but this is not clear.

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