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CVE-2006-4963: Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Exponent CMS 0.96.3 allows remote attackers to read and e...

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Exponent CMS 0.96.3 allows remote attackers to read and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) sequence in the view parameter in the show_view action in the calendarmodule module, as demonstrated by executing PHP code through session files.

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CVE-2006-4963 affects Exponent CMS 0.96.3. A remote attacker could abuse a directory traversal flaw in a calendar module view request to read local files and, in some cases, execute local PHP files. This matters mainly for organizations still running this very old CMS version. Exposure is likely limited to internet-facing or internally reachable Exponent CMS 0.96.3 deployments. The bundle does not identify other affected versions or maintained product lines. Treat as high priority if legacy Exponent CMS is present. For most organizations, the immediate task is targeted inventory because the affected software is old and may only exist on forgotten sites. Mitigation focus: Identify any Exponent CMS 0.96.3 installations.; Check vendor or project guidance for fixed versions or migration advice.; Remove or isolate legacy Exponent CMS deployments if no supported fix exists..

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