CVE-2006-6661 is a variable overwrite vulnerability in blog.php of PHP-Update version 2.7 and earlier. This flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate arbitrary program variables and execute arbitrary PHP code by exploiting the extract function through various parameters like f, newmessage, newusername, adminuser, and permission. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (High), this vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with low complexity, potentially leading to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. While not on the KEV catalog, an exploit is publicly available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:php-update:php-update:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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