CVE-2006-1963: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-1963: Directory traversal vulnerability in main.php in PCPIN Chat 5.0.4 and earlier allows remote authenticated u...

Directory traversal vulnerability in main.php in PCPIN Chat 5.0.4 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to include and execute arbitrary PHP code via a ".." (dot dot) in a language cookie, as demonstrated by uploading then accessing a smiliefile image that actually contains PHP code.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 17:35 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2006-1963 is a legacy PCPIN Chat issue where an authenticated user could abuse a language cookie path to make the server run PHP code. For affected internet-facing deployments, the business risk is full compromise of the chat application and possibly the underlying web server account. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running PCPIN Chat 5.0.4 or earlier. Risk is higher where the chat system is internet-facing, allows untrusted authenticated users, and permits user-controlled uploads. The affected CPE data in the bundle is incomplete. Prioritize any confirmed internet-facing PCPIN Chat deployment for containment or retirement. This is old software with code-execution impact, incomplete modern vendor data, and public exploit references, making continued exposure difficult to justify. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire PCPIN Chat 5.0.4 or earlier deployments.; Check vendor or archived project guidance for a fixed release.; Remove public access until remediation is verified..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 13:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 21, 2006, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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pcpin-chat-main-file-include(25962)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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