CVE-2006-0868: Multiple unspecified injection vulnerabilities in unspecified Auth Container back ends for PEAR::Auth befor...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2006-0868 affects older PEAR::Auth versions used by PHP applications. The issue is described as multiple unspecified injection flaws in unspecified authentication storage back ends that may let a remote attacker falsify authentication credentials. Public details are sparse, so urgency depends on whether legacy PEAR::Auth is still present in production login paths. Exposure is most likely in legacy PHP applications that still depend on PEAR::Auth versions older than 1.2.4 or 1.3.0r4, especially where Auth Container back ends support login, session, or credential checks. The source bundle does not identify specific products beyond PEAR::Auth. Treat this as a legacy authentication risk. If PEAR::Auth is not present, priority is low. If vulnerable versions support active login flows, schedule prompt remediation because the reported impact concerns falsified credentials and access control bypass. Mitigation focus: Upgrade PEAR::Auth to 1.2.4, 1.3.0r4, or vendor-supported later releases.; Check PEAR, OS distribution, and application vendor advisories for back end-specific guidance.; Prioritize remediation on internet-facing or privileged authentication workflows..

Prepared

Jun 29, 2026, 14:19 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.