CVE-2006-4458 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in phpGroupWare versions 0.9.16.010 and earlier, specifically within the calendar/inc/class.holidaycalc.inc.php component. This flaw allows remote attackers to include arbitrary local files by manipulating the GLOBALS[phpgw_info][user][preferences][common][country] parameter with directory traversal sequences and a null byte. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.4, indicating a medium severity, and allows for partial confidentiality and integrity impact without requiring authentication or complex attack vectors. While there is no evidence of active exploitation or Metasploit/Nuclei modules, an ExploitDB entry exists for remote code execution, suggesting exploitability. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.9.16.010CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:phpgroupware:phpgroupware:0.9.16.010:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
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