CVE-2006-2156

X7 Chat <= 2.0 - Directory Traversal via Help File Parameter

Title source: llm

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2006-2156. PoCs published by rgod.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a local file inclusion vulnerability in X7 Chat <=2.0 by uploading a malicious avatar with PHP code embedded in EXIF metadata, then including it via the 'help_file' parameter to achieve remote command execution.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in help/index.php in X7 Chat 2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in the help_file parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED

by rgod · phpwebappsphp

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1738

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This exploit targets a local file inclusion vulnerability in X7 Chat <=2.0 by uploading a malicious avatar with PHP code embedded in EXIF metadata, then including it via the 'help_file' parameter to achieve remote command execution.

Classification

Working Poc 95%

Attack Type

Rce

Complexity

Moderate

Reliability

Reliable

Target: X7 Chat <=2.0

Auth required

Prerequisites: Avatar uploads enabled (default) · Registration and login access

MITRE ATT&CK