CVE-2006-1800

CVE-2006-1800 is a high-severity vulnerability in Simplemedia Simplebbs 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

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in posts.php in SimpleBBS 1.0.6 through 1.1 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via ".." sequences in the language cookie, as demonstrated by by injecting the code into the gl_session cookie of users.php, which is stored in error.log.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1800?
Directory traversal vulnerability in posts.php in SimpleBBS 1.0.6 through 1.1 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via ".." sequences in the language cookie, as demonstrated by by injecting the code into the gl_session cookie of users.php, which is stored in error.log.
How severe is CVE-2006-1800?
CVE-2006-1800 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-1800 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-2006-1800?
CVE-2006-1800 primarily affects Simplemedia Simplebbs. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1800?
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-2006-1800 published?
CVE-2006-1800 was published on 2006-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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