How severe is CVE-2006-0795?

CVE-2006-0795 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-0795 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-0795?

CVE-2006-0795 primarily affects Thomastsoi Quirex. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0795?

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

When was CVE-2006-0795 published?

CVE-2006-0795 was published on 2006-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0795

CVE-2006-0795 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Thomastsoi Quirex 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Thomastsoi Quirex
Published: 2006-02-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in convert.cgi in Quirex 2.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, and possibly execute arbitrary code, via the (1) quiz_head, (2) quiz_foot, and (3) template variables.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0795?: Absolute path traversal vulnerability in convert.cgi in Quirex 2.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, and possibly execute arbitrary code, via the (1) quiz_head, (2) quiz_foot, and (3) template variables.
How severe is CVE-2006-0795?: CVE-2006-0795 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-0795 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0795?: CVE-2006-0795 primarily affects Thomastsoi Quirex. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0795?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0795 published?: CVE-2006-0795 was published on 2006-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:thomastsoi:quirex:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:thomastsoi:quirex:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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