CVE-2006-1166

CVE-2006-1166 is a low-severity vulnerability in Monotone with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Monotone 0.25 and earlier, when a user creates a file in a directory called "mt", and when checking out that file on a case-insensitive file system such as Windows or Mac OS X, places the file into the "MT" bookkeeping directory, which could allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary Lua programs as the user running monotone.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1166?
Monotone 0.25 and earlier, when a user creates a file in a directory called "mt", and when checking out that file on a case-insensitive file system such as Windows or Mac OS X, places the file into the "MT" bookkeeping directory, which could allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary Lua programs as the user running monotone.
How severe is CVE-2006-1166?
CVE-2006-1166 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-1166 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1166?
CVE-2006-1166 affects Monotone. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1166?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-1166 published?
CVE-2006-1166 was published on 2006-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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