How severe is CVE-2006-0494?

CVE-2006-0494 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-0494 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2006-0494?

CVE-2006-0494 affects Mybulletinboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0494?

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

When was CVE-2006-0494 published?

CVE-2006-0494 was published on 2006-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0494

CVE-2006-0494 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mybulletinboard with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mybulletinboard
Published: 2006-02-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) 1.02 allows local users with MyBB administrative privileges to include and possibly execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences and a nul (%00) character in the plugin parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0494?: Directory traversal vulnerability in MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) 1.02 allows local users with MyBB administrative privileges to include and possibly execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences and a nul (%00) character in the plugin parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-0494?: CVE-2006-0494 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-0494 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0494?: CVE-2006-0494 affects Mybulletinboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0494?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0494 published?: CVE-2006-0494 was published on 2006-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mybulletinboard:mybulletinboard:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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