CVE-2006-7079 is a critical variable extraction vulnerability in exV2 content management system versions 2.0.4.3 and earlier, specifically within the include/common.php file. This flaw allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to overwrite arbitrary program variables, enabling directory traversal and ultimately arbitrary code execution by manipulating the $xoopsOption['pagetype'] variable. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this vulnerability presents a severe risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, exploit code is publicly available on ExploitDB, and the vulnerability has garnered significant community discussion, indicating awareness and potential for exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.0.4.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:exv2:content_management_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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