CVE-2006-0760

CVE-2006-0760 is a low-severity vulnerability in Lighttpd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

LightTPD 1.4.8 and earlier, when the web root is on a case-insensitive filesystem, allows remote attackers to bypass URL checks and obtain sensitive information via file extensions with unexpected capitalization, as demonstrated by a request for index.PHP when the configuration invokes the PHP interpreter only for ".php" names.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0760?
LightTPD 1.4.8 and earlier, when the web root is on a case-insensitive filesystem, allows remote attackers to bypass URL checks and obtain sensitive information via file extensions with unexpected capitalization, as demonstrated by a request for index.PHP when the configuration invokes the PHP interpreter only for ".php" names.
How severe is CVE-2006-0760?
CVE-2006-0760 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-0760 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0760?
CVE-2006-0760 primarily affects Lighttpd. In total, 47 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0760?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0760 published?
CVE-2006-0760 was published on 2006-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (47)

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