UNKNOWN CVSS 5.1
Published: 2006-07-06

CVE-2006-3363

xoops xoops_glossaire_module Security Advisory (CVE-2006-3363)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2006-3363 impacting xoops xoops_glossaire_module. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.1 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in the Glossaire module 1.7 for Xoops allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the pa parameter.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
High (AC:H)
Depends on race conditions or environment

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product xoops / xoops_glossaire_module
Affected Versions 1.7
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2006-3363 impacting xoops xoops_glossaire_module.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2006-3363.yaml
id: cve-2006-3363

info:
  name: xoops xoops_glossaire_module - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2006-3363 affecting xoops xoops_glossaire_module.
    Evaluation: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in the Glossaire module 1.7 for Xoops allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2006-3363
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 5.1
    cve-id: CVE-2006-3363
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2006-3363,xoops,xoops_glossaire_module,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "xoops_glossaire_module"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2006-3363.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2006-3363
# Target: xoops xoops_glossaire_module | CVSS: 5.1 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2006-3363 (xoops xoops_glossaire_module)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against xoops xoops_glossaire_module scope (1.7).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2006-3363.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2006-3363
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install xoops_glossaire_module 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade xoops_glossaire_module 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update xoops_glossaire_module

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i xoops_glossaire_module 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i xoops_glossaire_module

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2006-3363 in xoops xoops_glossaire_module?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update xoops xoops_glossaire_module packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2006-3363?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2006-3363?

CVE-2006-3363 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.1 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.1
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2006-3363
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor xoops
Product xoops_glossaire_module
Published 2006-07-06
Vector AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P