How severe is CVE-2006-0202?

CVE-2006-0202 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2006-0202 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-0202?

CVE-2006-0202 affects Paypal Php Toolkit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0202?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-0202 published?

CVE-2006-0202 was published on 2006-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0202

CVE-2006-0202 is a low-severity vulnerability in Paypal Php Toolkit with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Paypal Php Toolkit
Published: 2006-01-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Dave Nielsen and Patrick Breitenbach PayPal Web Services (aka PHP Toolkit) 0.50 and possibly earlier has (1) world-readable permissions for ipn/logs/ipn_success.txt, which allows local users to view sensitive information (payment data), and (2) world-writable permissions for ipn/logs, which allows local users to delete or replace payment data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0202?: Dave Nielsen and Patrick Breitenbach PayPal Web Services (aka PHP Toolkit) 0.50 and possibly earlier has (1) world-readable permissions for ipn/logs/ipn_success.txt, which allows local users to view sensitive information (payment data), and (2) world-writable permissions for ipn/logs, which allows local users to delete or replace payment data.
How severe is CVE-2006-0202?: CVE-2006-0202 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-0202 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0202?: CVE-2006-0202 affects Paypal Php Toolkit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0202?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0202 published?: CVE-2006-0202 was published on 2006-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:paypal:php_toolkit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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