CVE-2006-6462 describes a remote file inclusion vulnerability in CM68 News version 12.02.06, specifically within the engine/oldnews.inc.php component. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by manipulating the 'addpath' parameter. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe, enabling potential compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not actively exploited in the wild or on the KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, indicating a clear path for attackers. Despite its age and the availability of exploit code, there is no significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
12.02.06CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:cm68_news:cm68_news:12.02.06:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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