How severe is CVE-2006-2156?

CVE-2006-2156 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-2156 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2156?

CVE-2006-2156 primarily affects X7 Group X7 Chat. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2156?

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

When was CVE-2006-2156 published?

CVE-2006-2156 was published on 2006-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2156

CVE-2006-2156 is a medium-severity vulnerability in X7 Group X7 Chat 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: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: X7 Group X7 Chat
Published: 2006-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in help/index.php in X7 Chat 2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in the help_file parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2156?: Directory traversal vulnerability in help/index.php in X7 Chat 2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in the help_file parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-2156?: CVE-2006-2156 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2156 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2156?: CVE-2006-2156 primarily affects X7 Group X7 Chat. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2156?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2156 published?: CVE-2006-2156 was published on 2006-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:x7_group:x7_chat:1.3.2b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:x7_group:x7_chat:1.3.3b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:x7_group:x7_chat:1.3.4b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:x7_group:x7_chat:1.3.5b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:x7_group:x7_chat:1.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:x7_group:x7_chat:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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