imageVue 0.16.1 readfolder.php cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in imageVue 0.16.1. This affects an unknown function of the file readfolder.php. This manipulation causes cross site scripting. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2006-0701. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in imageVue 0.16.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file readfolder.php. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-80. The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

readfolder.php in imageVue 16.1 allows remote attackers to list directories via modified path and ext parameters.

The bug was discovered 02/11/2006. The weakness was shared 02/15/2006 (Website). The advisory is shared at vupen.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2006-0701 since 02/15/2006. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 4 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:readfolder.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 20991 (imageVue < 16.2 admin/upload.php Unrestricted File Upload), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and running in the context r.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (24641), Exploit-DB (27198), Tenable (20991), SecurityFocus (BID 16594†) and OSVDB (23167†). The entries VDB-28731, VDB-28730 and VDB-28728 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 20991
Nessus Name: imageVue < 16.2 admin/upload.php Unrestricted File Upload
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Recommended: Upgrade
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02/15/2006 +4 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: vupen.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2006-0701 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-0701
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-28729
X-Force: 24641
SecurityFocus: 16594 - ImageVue Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 18802
OSVDB: 23167 - imageVue readfolder.php information disclosure
Vulnerability Center: 10535 - ImageVue 16.1 Allows Remote Attackers to List Directories, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2006-0570

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 11:11
Updated: 11/27/2025 23:29
Changes: 03/12/2015 11:11 (63), 06/15/2019 08:13 (7), 07/07/2021 21:10 (3), 11/27/2025 23:29 (20)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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