CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-2831

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Drupal 4.6.x before 4.6.8 and 4.7.x before 4.7.2, under certain Apache configurations (e.g., when FileInfo overrides are disabled in .htaccess), allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with multiple extensions. This is a variant of CVE-2006-2743.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can gain full control over the server by executing malicious code, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and the system.

Recommendation

Immediately upgrade Drupal to version 4.6.8 or 4.7.2 or later. Additionally, review the Apache configuration to ensure FileInfo overrides are enabled in .htaccess.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Drupal 4.6.x before 4.6.8 and 4.7.x before 4.7.2, when running under certain Apache configurations such as when FileInfo overrides are disabled within .htaccess, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with multiple extensions, a variant of CVE-2006-2743.

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