HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2006-4782
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CVE-2006-4782

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: September 14, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.4
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

src/index.php in WebSPELL 4.01.01 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain sensitive information stored in the database via a modified userID parameter in a write action to admin/database.php.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2006-4782 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2006-4782. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

webspell1 product(s)
webspell
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://cms.webspell.org/index.php?site=files&file=15
PATCHhttp://secunia.com/advisories/21881
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19975
PATCHhttp://cms.webspell.org/index.php?site=files&file=15
PATCHhttp://secunia.com/advisories/21881
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19975

All References (12)

→
http://cms.webspell.org/index.php?site=files&file=15Patch
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/21881Exploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19975Exploit · Patch
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3572
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28896
→
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2352
→
http://cms.webspell.org/index.php?site=files&file=15Patch
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/21881Exploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19975Exploit · Patch
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3572
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28896
→
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2352

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2006-4782
CVSS Score5.4 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 14, 2006

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2006-4782 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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