CVE-2006-1480

WebAlbum < 2.02 - Directory Traversal and Remote Code Execution via Skin2 Cookie Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2006-1480. PoCs published by rgod.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a file inclusion vulnerability in WebAlbum <= 2.02pl via the `$_COOKIE[skin2]` parameter. It injects PHP code into Apache log files and triggers execution by manipulating the cookie value to include the log file path, achieving remote command execution.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in start.php in WebAlbum 2.02 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files and execute commands by (1) injecting code into local log files via GET commands, then (2) accessing that log via a .. (dot dot) sequence and a trailing null (%00) byte in the skin2 COOKIE parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by rgod · phpwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1608

This exploit targets a file inclusion vulnerability in WebAlbum <= 2.02pl via the `$_COOKIE[skin2]` parameter. It injects PHP code into Apache log files and triggers execution by manipulating the cookie value to include the log file path, achieving remote command execution.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: WebAlbum <= 2.02pl
No auth needed
Prerequisites: magic_quotes_gpc=Off · write access to Apache log files
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/24160
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25443
Exploit, Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/19400
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17228
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1108
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1608

Scores

EPSS 0.0321
EPSS Percentile 86.5%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
duda/webalbum < 2.02
Published Mar 29, 2006
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026