How severe is CVE-2006-1823?

CVE-2006-1823 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-1823 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-1823?

CVE-2006-1823 primarily affects Farsinews. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1823?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-1823 published?

CVE-2006-1823 was published on 2006-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-1823

CVE-2006-1823 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Farsinews with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Farsinews
Published: 2006-04-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in FarsiNews 2.5.3 Pro and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain the installation path via ".." sequences in the archive parameter to index.php, which leaks the full pathname in an error message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1823?: Directory traversal vulnerability in FarsiNews 2.5.3 Pro and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain the installation path via ".." sequences in the archive parameter to index.php, which leaks the full pathname in an error message.
How severe is CVE-2006-1823?: CVE-2006-1823 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-1823 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1823?: CVE-2006-1823 primarily affects Farsinews. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1823?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-1823 published?: CVE-2006-1823 was published on 2006-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:farsinews:farsinews:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:farsinews:farsinews:2.1_beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:farsinews:farsinews:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:farsinews:farsinews:2.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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