CVE-2006-2006

CVE-2006-2006 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ivan Zahariev Izarc 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 IZArc Archiver 3.5 beta 3 allow remote attackers to write arbitrary files via a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in a (1) .rar, (2) .tar, (3) .zip, (4) .jar, or (5) .gz archive. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2006?
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in IZArc Archiver 3.5 beta 3 allow remote attackers to write arbitrary files via a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in a (1) .rar, (2) .tar, (3) .zip, (4) .jar, or (5) .gz archive. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2006-2006?
CVE-2006-2006 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2006 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-2006-2006?
CVE-2006-2006 affects Ivan Zahariev Izarc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2006?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2006 published?
CVE-2006-2006 was published on 2006-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)