CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-3517

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in stats.php in RW::Download, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the root_path parameter.

Risk Assessment

The vulnerability allows remote code execution on the server, potentially leading to full compromise of the application and server. It requires register_globals to be enabled, which is disabled by default in newer PHP versions.

Recommendation

Disable register_globals in PHP configuration. Update RW::Download to the latest version or apply the vendor's patch.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in stats.php in RW::Download, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the root_path parameter.

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