VDB-32724 · CVE-2006-5252 · BID 20421

Webmedia Explorer 2.8.7 includes/core.lib.php path_include file inclusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Webmedia Explorer 2.8.7. It has been declared as critical. Affected is an unknown function in the library includes/core.lib.php. The manipulation of the argument path_include results in file inclusion. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2006-5252. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Webmedia Explorer 2.8.7. Affected is some unknown processing in the library includes/core.lib.php. The manipulation of the argument path_include 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. CVE summarizes:

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/core.lib.php in Webmedia Explorer 2.8.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the path_include parameter.

The weakness was shared 10/07/2006 by Kacper (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2006-5252 since 10/12/2006. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a exploit are known.

After before and not just, there has been an exploit disclosed. The exploit is shared for download at rahim.webd.pl. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:includes/core.lib.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

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 SecurityFocus (BID 20421†), OSVDB (29587†) and Secunia (SA22318†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

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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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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

10/07/2006 🔍
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04/24/2026 +4061 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Kacper
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2006-5252 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-5252
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-32724
SecurityFocus: 20421 - Webmedia Explorer Core.Lib.PHP Remote File Include Vulnerability
Secunia: 22318
OSVDB: 29587 - Webmedia Explorer includes/core.lib.php path_include Parameter Remote File Inclusion

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 22:21
Updated: 04/24/2026 08:35
Changes: 03/12/2015 22:21 (45), 08/21/2017 10:28 (13), 04/24/2026 08:35 (22)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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