CVE-2006-2929 describes a remote file inclusion vulnerability in OpenEMR versions 2.8.1 and earlier, specifically within the contrib/forms/evaluation/C_FormEvaluation.class.php component. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by manipulating the GLOBALS[fileroot] parameter with a malicious URL, provided the 'register_globals' setting is enabled. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 6.8, indicating a medium severity risk due to its network-based attack vector, medium access complexity, and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog, an exploit is publicly available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.8.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:openemr:openemr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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