CVE-2006-1963
CVE-2006-1963 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pcpin Pcpin Chat with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Pcpin Pcpin Chat
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in main.php in PCPIN Chat 5.0.4 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to include and execute arbitrary PHP code via a ".." (dot dot) in a language cookie, as demonstrated by uploading then accessing a smiliefile image that actually contains PHP code.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-1963?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in main.php in PCPIN Chat 5.0.4 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to include and execute arbitrary PHP code via a ".." (dot dot) in a language cookie, as demonstrated by uploading then accessing a smiliefile image that actually contains PHP code.
- How severe is CVE-2006-1963?
- CVE-2006-1963 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2006-1963 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-1963?
- CVE-2006-1963 primarily affects Pcpin Pcpin Chat. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-1963?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-1963 published?
- CVE-2006-1963 was published on 2006-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://retrogod.altervista.org/pcpin_504_xpl.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19708
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015968
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/431390/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/436029/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17632
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1441
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25962
Affected products (11)
- cpe:2.3:a:pcpin:pcpin_chat:3.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pcpin:pcpin_chat:3.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pcpin:pcpin_chat:3.1.7r:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pcpin:pcpin_chat:3.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pcpin:pcpin_chat:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pcpin:pcpin_chat:3.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pcpin:pcpin_chat:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pcpin:pcpin_chat:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pcpin:pcpin_chat:5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pcpin:pcpin_chat:5.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pcpin:pcpin_chat:5.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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