# CVE-2006-6285: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in Kai Blankenhorn Bitfolge simple and nice index file (aka snif) 1.5.2 and earlier all

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2006-12-04 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in Kai Blankenhorn Bitfolge simple and nice index file (aka snif) 1.5.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the externalConfig parameter. NOTE: CVE and other third parties dispute this vulnerability because $externalConfig is defined before use

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21378
- http://attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2006-December/001159.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30613
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2868
- http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2006-December/001161.html

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