CVE-2006-4427: index.php in eFiction before 2.0.7 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain privileges by...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2006-4427 is an authentication bypass in eFiction before 2.0.7. A remote attacker could gain elevated access by manipulating login-related request parameters. The business risk is unauthorized administration of an exposed legacy publishing site, including content changes or account abuse. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running legacy eFiction versions before 2.0.7, especially internet-facing installations. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so asset inventory and version verification are required. Treat as high priority only where eFiction is still deployed. The vulnerability is old, but remote privilege gain against an exposed legacy site can still create meaningful business impact. Mitigation focus: Inventory all public and internal eFiction installations.; Upgrade affected eFiction deployments to 2.0.7 or later where available.; If upgrade is unavailable, restrict public access to the application..

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Jun 29, 2026, 10:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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