CVE-2006-2770 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in pppBLOG versions 0.3.8 and earlier, specifically within the randompic.php script when the register_globals setting is enabled. This flaw allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the server by manipulating the "file" array parameter with dot-dot-slash sequences. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.4, indicating a medium severity with high confidentiality impact, and requires high attack complexity. While there is no evidence of active exploitation or Metasploit modules, exploit code for file disclosure exists on ExploitDB, though community discussion and media coverage are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 0.3.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:pppblog:pppblog:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N
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