CVE-2006-4759

CVE-2006-4759 is a low-severity vulnerability in Punbb with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

PunBB 1.2.12 does not properly handle an avatar directory pathname ending in %00, which allows remote authenticated administrative users to upload arbitrary files and execute code, as demonstrated by a query to admin_options.php with an avatars_dir parameter ending in %00. NOTE: this issue was originally disputed by the vendor, but the dispute was withdrawn on 20060926.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4759?
PunBB 1.2.12 does not properly handle an avatar directory pathname ending in %00, which allows remote authenticated administrative users to upload arbitrary files and execute code, as demonstrated by a query to admin_options.php with an avatars_dir parameter ending in %00. NOTE: this issue was originally disputed by the vendor, but the dispute was withdrawn on 20060926.
How severe is CVE-2006-4759?
CVE-2006-4759 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-4759 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4759?
CVE-2006-4759 affects Punbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4759?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4759 published?
CVE-2006-4759 was published on 2006-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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