CVE-2006-6869 is a directory traversal vulnerability affecting MAXdev MDForum 2.0.1 and earlier versions. It allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files by manipulating the PNSVlang cookie, particularly when PHP's magic_quotes_gpc is disabled and register_globals is enabled. This vulnerability carries a critical CVSS score of 9.3, indicating a network-based attack with medium complexity, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, an exploit for this vulnerability is publicly available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:maxdev:mdforum:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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