How severe is CVE-2006-2405?

CVE-2006-2405 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-2405 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2405?

CVE-2006-2405 primarily affects Unclassified Newsboard. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2405?

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

When was CVE-2006-2405 published?

CVE-2006-2405 was published on 2006-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2405

CVE-2006-2405 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Unclassified Newsboard with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Unclassified Newsboard
Published: 2006-05-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in unb_lib/abbc.conf.php in Unclassified NewsBoard (UNB) 1.6.1 patch 1 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences and a trailing null byte (%00) in the ABBC[Config][smileset] parameter to unb_lib/abbc.css.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2405?: Directory traversal vulnerability in unb_lib/abbc.conf.php in Unclassified NewsBoard (UNB) 1.6.1 patch 1 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences and a trailing null byte (%00) in the ABBC[Config][smileset] parameter to unb_lib/abbc.css.php.
How severe is CVE-2006-2405?: CVE-2006-2405 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2405 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2405?: CVE-2006-2405 primarily affects Unclassified Newsboard. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2405?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2405 published?: CVE-2006-2405 was published on 2006-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:unclassified_newsboard:unclassified_newsboard:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:unclassified_newsboard:unclassified_newsboard:1.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:unclassified_newsboard:unclassified_newsboard:1.5.3_patch3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:unclassified_newsboard:unclassified_newsboard:1.5.3a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:unclassified_newsboard:unclassified_newsboard:1.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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