CVE-2006-4271 describes a remote file inclusion vulnerability in Jelsoft vBulletin version 3.5.4, specifically within the install/upgrade_301.php script. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by manipulating the 'step' parameter. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (High), the vulnerability has a low attack complexity and could lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While the vendor disputes the vulnerability, citing required authentication for the upgrade system, there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there publicly available exploit modules like Metasploit or Nuclei. However, the CVE has garnered significant community discussion, with 10 mentions indicating notable interest.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.5.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:jelsoft:vbulletin:3.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.0 Reddit, 0.1 Bluesky, 0.1 Mastodon, and 0.4 GitHub mentions.
No media coverage found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.1 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.