CVE-2006-3608
CVE-2006-3608 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Flatnuke with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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 4.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Flatnuke
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Gallery module in Simone Vellei Flatnuke 2.5.7 and earlier, when Gallery uploads are enabled, does not restrict the extensions of uploaded files that begin with a GIF header, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code via an uploaded .php file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-3608?
- The Gallery module in Simone Vellei Flatnuke 2.5.7 and earlier, when Gallery uploads are enabled, does not restrict the extensions of uploaded files that begin with a GIF header, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code via an uploaded .php file.
- How severe is CVE-2006-3608?
- CVE-2006-3608 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2006-3608 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-3608?
- CVE-2006-3608 primarily affects Flatnuke. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-3608?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-3608 published?
- CVE-2006-3608 was published on 2006-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://retrogod.altervista.org/flatnuke257_adv.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21051
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016499
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/439975/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/442421/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18966
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27731
Affected products (11)
- cpe:2.3:a:flatnuke:flatnuke:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:flatnuke:flatnuke:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:flatnuke:flatnuke:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:flatnuke:flatnuke:1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:flatnuke:flatnuke:1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:flatnuke:flatnuke:1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:flatnuke:flatnuke:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:flatnuke:flatnuke:2.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:flatnuke:flatnuke:2.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:flatnuke:flatnuke:2.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:flatnuke:flatnuke:2.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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