# CVE-2006-2693: Directory traversal vulnerability in admin/admin\_hacks\_list.php in Nivisec Hacks List 1.20 and earlier for phpBB, when register\_globals is e

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2006-05-31 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in admin/admin_hacks_list.php in Nivisec Hacks List 1.20 and earlier for phpBB, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ".." in the phpEx parameter.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/435285/100/0/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26840
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2034
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20359
- http://www.nukedx.com/?viewdoc=37
- http://www.nivisec.com/article.php?l=vi&ar=15
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18162

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