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9.8

Nucleus CMS 3.23 can run attacker code via URL

CVE-2006-3136 · published 20 years ago
Summary

The Nucleus CMS version 3.23 lets a remote user supply a specially crafted URL that causes the system to load and execute their own PHP code. This could let an attacker take control of the website or access sensitive data. Apply the vendor's security update or upgrade to a newer, fixed version as soon as possible.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
nucleus_group nucleus_cms 3.0
3.0_1
3.0_rc
3.1
3.2
3.21
3.22
3.23
cpe:2.3:a:nucleus_group:nucleus_cms:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Nucleus 3.23 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL the DIR_LIBS parameter in (1) path/action.php, and to files in path...
Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Nucleus 3.23 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL the DIR_LIBS parameter in (1) path/action.php, and to files in path/nucleus including (2) media.php, (3) /xmlrpc/server.php, and (4) /xmlrpc/api_metaweblog.inc.php. NOTE: this is a similar vulnerability to CVE-2006-2583. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by third parties, who state that the DIR_LIBS parameter is defined in an include file before being used
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
9.8 Critical
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-94Code Injection
Timeline
Published22 Jun 2006
Updated29 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2006-3136 · NVD
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