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7.5

gCards 1.13 allows remote code execution via languagefile

CVE-2006-5255 · published 20 years ago
Summary

The gCards version 1.13 web application can be tricked into loading a file from any web address using the languagefile parameter in addnews.php. This lets an attacker run their own PHP code on your server, potentially taking control of the site. Update to a patched version or remove the vulnerable script until it can be fixed.

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
greg_neustaetter gcards 1.13
cpe:2.3:a:greg_neustaetter:gcards:1.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in addnews.php in Greg Neustaetter gCards 1.13 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the languagefile parameter. NOTE: another ...
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in addnews.php in Greg Neustaetter gCards 1.13 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the languagefile parameter. NOTE: another researcher has observed that languageFile is defined before use. CVE analysis as of 20061012 concurs with the dispute
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published12 Oct 2006
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2006-5255 · NVD
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