CakePHP directory traversal vulnerability allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files

MEDIUM 5.0CVE-2006-5031 · GHSA-rw73-xmpv-j5x2 · Published 27/09/2006 · updated 16/06/2026

Package	Affected versions	Patched versions
cakephp/cakephp Packagist	`≥ 1.0.1.2708, < 1.1.8.3544`	`1.1.8.3544`
cakephp cakephp	`≤ 1.1.7.3363`	No fix yet

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in app/webroot/js/vendors.php in Cake Software Foundation CakePHP before 1.1.8.3544 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter, followed by a filename ending with %00 and a .js filename.

NVD description

Directory traversal vulnerability in app/webroot/js/vendors.php in Cake Software Foundation CakePHP before 1.1.8.3544 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter, followed by a filename ending with "%00" and a .js filename.

References

nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-5031 · ADVISORY
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29115 · WEB
cakephp/cakephp · PACKAGE
cakeforge.org/frs/shownotes.php · WEB
secunia.com/advisories/22040 · WEB
gulftech.org · WEB
securityfocus.com/bid/20150 · WEB

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