CVE-2006-1095
CVE-2006-1095 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Mod Python with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Apache Mod Python
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the FileSession object in Mod_python module 3.2.7 for Apache allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted session cookie.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-1095?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in the FileSession object in Mod_python module 3.2.7 for Apache allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted session cookie.
- How severe is CVE-2006-1095?
- CVE-2006-1095 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-1095 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-1095?
- CVE-2006-1095 affects Apache Mod Python. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-1095?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2006-1095 published?
- CVE-2006-1095 was published on 2006-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19239
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015764
- http://svn.apache.org/viewcvs.cgi/httpd/mod_python/branches/3.2.x/NEWS?rev=378945
- http://www.cgisecurity.com/2006/02/07
- http://www.modpython.org/fs_sec_warn.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16916
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0768
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24965
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:mod_python:3.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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