CVE-2006-0660
CVE-2006-0660 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Farsinews with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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 6.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Farsinews
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in FarsiNews 2.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to (1) read arbitrary files or trigger an error message path disclosure via ".." or invalid names in the archive parameter to index.php, or (2) include arbitrary files via the template parameter to show_archives.php.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-0660?
- Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in FarsiNews 2.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to (1) read arbitrary files or trigger an error message path disclosure via ".." or invalid names in the archive parameter to index.php, or (2) include arbitrary files via the template parameter to show_archives.php.
- How severe is CVE-2006-0660?
- CVE-2006-0660 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2006-0660 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-0660?
- CVE-2006-0660 primarily affects Farsinews. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-0660?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-0660 published?
- CVE-2006-0660 was published on 2006-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://forum.farsinewsteam.com/index.php?showtopic=71
- http://forum.farsinewsteam.com/index.php?showtopic=76
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18768
- http://www.hamid.ir/security/farsinews2-5.txt
- http://www.osvdb.org/23020
- http://www.osvdb.org/23021
- http://www.osvdb.org/23022
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/424720/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16580
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0506
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24598
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24602
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:farsinews:farsinews:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:farsinews:farsinews:2.1_beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:farsinews:farsinews:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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