CVE-2006-1201

CVE-2006-1201 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Eschew.net Phpbannerexchange 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

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in resetpw.php in eschew.net phpBannerExchange 2.0 and earlier, and other versions before 2.0 Update 5, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the email parameter during a "Recover password" operation (recoverpw.php).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1201?
Directory traversal vulnerability in resetpw.php in eschew.net phpBannerExchange 2.0 and earlier, and other versions before 2.0 Update 5, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the email parameter during a "Recover password" operation (recoverpw.php).
How severe is CVE-2006-1201?
CVE-2006-1201 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-1201 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1201?
CVE-2006-1201 primarily affects Eschew.net Phpbannerexchange. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1201?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-1201 published?
CVE-2006-1201 was published on 2006-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

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