CVE-2006-1291
CVE-2006-1291 is a high-severity vulnerability in Php Icalendar with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Php Icalendar
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
publish.ical.php in Jim Hu and Chad Little PHP iCalendar 2.21 and earlier does not require authentication for write access to the calendars directory, which allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary PHP scripts via a WebDAV PUT request with a filename containing a .php extension and a trailing null character.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-1291?
- publish.ical.php in Jim Hu and Chad Little PHP iCalendar 2.21 and earlier does not require authentication for write access to the calendars directory, which allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary PHP scripts via a WebDAV PUT request with a filename containing a .php extension and a trailing null character.
- How severe is CVE-2006-1291?
- CVE-2006-1291 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-1291 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-1291?
- CVE-2006-1291 primarily affects Php Icalendar. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-1291?
- 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-2006-1291 published?
- CVE-2006-1291 was published on 2006-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://downloads.securityfocus.com/vulnerabilities/exploits/php-iCalendar-221.upload.php
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19285
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17129
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1019
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1586
Affected products (7)
- cpe:2.3:a:php_icalendar:php_icalendar:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:php_icalendar:php_icalendar:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:php_icalendar:php_icalendar:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:php_icalendar:php_icalendar:2.0a2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:php_icalendar:php_icalendar:2.0b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:php_icalendar:php_icalendar:2.0c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:php_icalendar:php_icalendar:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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