CVE-2006-1715

CVE-2006-1715 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tugzip 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

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Christian Kindahl TUGZip 3.4.0.0, 3.3.0.0, and 3.1.0.2 allow user-assisted attackers to create files in arbitrary directories via a .. (dot dot) in an archive pack with a crafted (1) .gz, (2) .jar, (3) .rar, or (4) .zip file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1715?
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Christian Kindahl TUGZip 3.4.0.0, 3.3.0.0, and 3.1.0.2 allow user-assisted attackers to create files in arbitrary directories via a .. (dot dot) in an archive pack with a crafted (1) .gz, (2) .jar, (3) .rar, or (4) .zip file.
How severe is CVE-2006-1715?
CVE-2006-1715 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-1715 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1715?
CVE-2006-1715 primarily affects Tugzip. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1715?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-1715 published?
CVE-2006-1715 was published on 2006-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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