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Summary
A vulnerability was found in CMS Faethon up to 2.0. It has been declared as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing. Executing a manipulation of the argument mainpath can lead to file inclusion. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2006-5588. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.
Details
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in CMS Faethon up to 2.0 (Content Management System). This vulnerability affects some unknown processing. The manipulation of the argument mainpath with an unknown input leads to a file inclusion vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-73. The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in CMS Faethon 2.0 Ultimate and earlier, when register_globals and magic_quotes_gpc are enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mainpath parameter to (1) includes/rss-reader.php or (2) admin/config.php, different vectors than CVE-2006-3185.
The weakness was shared 10/27/2006 by r0ut3r (Website). The advisory is shared for download at milw0rm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-5588 since 10/27/2006. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.
It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.
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 (29757), Exploit-DB (2632) and SecurityFocus (BID 20705†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.
Product
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Name
Version
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6
VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.6
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Exploiting
Class: File inclusionCWE: 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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Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
10/24/2006 🔍10/27/2006 🔍
10/27/2006 🔍
10/27/2006 🔍
03/12/2015 🔍
04/25/2026 🔍
Sources
Advisory: milw0rm.com⛔Researcher: r0ut3r
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2006-5588 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-5588
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-33004
X-Force: 29757
SecurityFocus: 20705 - CMS Faethon Mainpath Parameter Multiple Remote File Include Vulnerabilities
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entry
Created: 03/12/2015 22:21Updated: 04/25/2026 17:50
Changes: 03/12/2015 22:21 (48), 09/29/2017 08:56 (8), 08/01/2024 23:22 (19), 12/21/2024 04:44 (4), 04/25/2026 17:50 (2)
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