CVE-2006-3531

CVE-2006-3531 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pivot 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

Description

includes/editor/insert_image.php in Pivot 1.30 RC2 and earlier creates the authentication credentials from parameters, which allows remote attackers to obtain privileges and upload arbitrary files via modified (1) pass and (2) session parameters, and (3) pass and (4) userlevel indices of the (a) Pivot_Vars[] or (b) Users[] array parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3531?
includes/editor/insert_image.php in Pivot 1.30 RC2 and earlier creates the authentication credentials from parameters, which allows remote attackers to obtain privileges and upload arbitrary files via modified (1) pass and (2) session parameters, and (3) pass and (4) userlevel indices of the (a) Pivot_Vars[] or (b) Users[] array parameters.
How severe is CVE-2006-3531?
CVE-2006-3531 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-3531 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3531?
CVE-2006-3531 affects Pivot. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3531?
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-2006-3531 published?
CVE-2006-3531 was published on 2006-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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