CVE-2006-1243
CVE-2006-1243 is a high-severity vulnerability in Alexander Palmo Simple Php Blog with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Alexander Palmo Simple Php Blog
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in install05.php in Simple PHP Blog (SPB) 0.4.7.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences and a NUL (%00) character in the blog_language parameter, as demonstrated by injecting PHP sequences into an Apache access_log file, which is then included using install05.php.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-1243?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in install05.php in Simple PHP Blog (SPB) 0.4.7.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences and a NUL (%00) character in the blog_language parameter, as demonstrated by injecting PHP sequences into an Apache access_log file, which is then included using install05.php.
- How severe is CVE-2006-1243?
- CVE-2006-1243 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-1243 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-1243?
- CVE-2006-1243 primarily affects Alexander Palmo Simple Php Blog. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-1243?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2006-1243 published?
- CVE-2006-1243 was published on 2006-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19270
- http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=564904
- http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2006-November/001138.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17102
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1007
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25322
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1581
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:alexander_palmo:simple_php_blog:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:alexander_palmo:simple_php_blog:0.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:alexander_palmo:simple_php_blog:0.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:alexander_palmo:simple_php_blog:0.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:alexander_palmo:simple_php_blog:0.4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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