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CVE-2006-2405: Directory traversal vulnerability in unb_lib/abbc.conf.php in Unclassified NewsBoard (UNB) 1.6.1 patch 1 an...

Directory traversal vulnerability in unb_lib/abbc.conf.php in Unclassified NewsBoard (UNB) 1.6.1 patch 1 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences and a trailing null byte (%00) in the ABBC[Config][smileset] parameter to unb_lib/abbc.css.php.

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This is an old Unclassified NewsBoard flaw that can let an unauthenticated remote attacker make the application include files it should not. Business risk is concentrated in legacy public forums still running UNB 1.6.1 patch 1 or earlier with PHP register_globals enabled. Likely exposure is narrow but serious: internet-accessible legacy UNB deployments, especially unchanged PHP-era installations with register_globals enabled. Modern systems are unlikely to be affected unless they still host this specific forum software and configuration. Treat as high priority only where the legacy product is present. For most organizations, the main action is targeted discovery: find old internet-facing UNB installations, then remove, isolate, or update them. Mitigation focus: Inventory for Unclassified NewsBoard 1.6.1 patch 1 or earlier.; Disable PHP register_globals wherever still present.; Restrict or retire public access to legacy UNB instances..

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