How severe is CVE-2006-0781?

CVE-2006-0781 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-0781 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-0781?

CVE-2006-0781 primarily affects Perlblog. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0781?

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

When was CVE-2006-0781 published?

CVE-2006-0781 was published on 2006-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0781

CVE-2006-0781 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Perlblog with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Perlblog
Published: 2006-02-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in weblog.pl in PerlBlog 1.09b and earlier allows remote attackers to read certain files via the month parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0781?: Directory traversal vulnerability in weblog.pl in PerlBlog 1.09b and earlier allows remote attackers to read certain files via the month parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-0781?: CVE-2006-0781 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-0781 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0781?: CVE-2006-0781 primarily affects Perlblog. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0781?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0781 published?: CVE-2006-0781 was published on 2006-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:perlblog:perlblog:1.08:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:perlblog:perlblog:1.09:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:perlblog:perlblog:1.09b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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