CVE-2006-5733: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-5733: Directory traversal vulnerability in error.php in PostNuke 0.763 and earlier allows remote attackers to inc...

Directory traversal vulnerability in error.php in PostNuke 0.763 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the PNSVlang (PNSV lang) cookie, as demonstrated by injecting PHP sequences into an Apache HTTP Server log file, which is then included by error.php.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 20:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2006-5733 affects legacy PostNuke 0.763 and earlier. A crafted language cookie can make error.php include local files outside the intended directory. Sources describe that this can be chained to execute attacker-controlled PHP already present in server logs. Treat any internet-facing legacy PostNuke instance as urgent to find and retire or remediate. Exposure is most likely on old, internet-facing PostNuke deployments running 0.763 or earlier. The bundle does not identify current supported products, package names, or CPEs, so asset discovery must rely on application inventory and observed PostNuke version evidence. Prioritize discovery and containment of legacy PostNuke sites. This is old software with public exploit references and a potential code execution path, but the provided sources do not show current active exploitation or a verified patch status. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire PostNuke 0.763 or earlier instances.; Check PostNuke vendor archives or advisory guidance for an official fix.; Restrict public access to affected legacy sites until remediated..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 09:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 6, 2006, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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2707CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
postnuke-pnapi-file-include(29992)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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