phpHeaven phpMyChat 0.1 connected_users.lib.php3 ChatPath file inclusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in phpHeaven phpMyChat 0.1. This impacts an unknown function in the library connected_users.lib.php3. Performing a manipulation of the argument ChatPath results in file inclusion. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2006-5088. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in phpHeaven phpMyChat 0.1 (Chat Software). This affects an unknown code in the library connected_users.lib.php3. The manipulation of the argument ChatPath with an unknown input leads to a file inclusion vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-73. The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in connected_users.lib.php3 in phpHeaven phpMyChat 0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the ChatPath parameter.

The weakness was disclosed 09/29/2006 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2006-5088 since 09/29/2006. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (29180) and SecurityFocus (BID 20219†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: File inclusion
CWE: CWE-73
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

09/26/2006 🔍
09/29/2006 +3 days 🔍
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03/12/2015 +3086 days 🔍
04/23/2026 +4060 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2006-5088 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-5088
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-32547
X-Force: 29180
SecurityFocus: 20219 - phpMyChat Connected_Users.Lib.PHP3 Local File Include Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 15:51
Updated: 04/23/2026 05:42
Changes: 03/12/2015 15:51 (49), 08/21/2017 10:27 (4), 04/23/2026 05:42 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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