CVE-2006-4913

CVE-2006-4913 is a high-severity vulnerability in Alstrasoft E-friends 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

Directory traversal vulnerability in chat/getStartOptions.php in AlstraSoft E-friends 4.85 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary local files and possibly execute arbitrary code via a .. (dot dot) sequence and trailing null (%00) byte in the lang parameter, as demonstrated by injecting PHP code into a log file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4913?
Directory traversal vulnerability in chat/getStartOptions.php in AlstraSoft E-friends 4.85 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary local files and possibly execute arbitrary code via a .. (dot dot) sequence and trailing null (%00) byte in the lang parameter, as demonstrated by injecting PHP code into a log file.
How severe is CVE-2006-4913?
CVE-2006-4913 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-4913 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-2006-4913?
CVE-2006-4913 affects Alstrasoft E-friends. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4913?
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-2006-4913 published?
CVE-2006-4913 was published on 2006-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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