How severe is CVE-2006-2693?

CVE-2006-2693 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-2693 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2693?

CVE-2006-2693 affects Nivisec Hacks List. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2693?

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-2006-2693 published?

CVE-2006-2693 was published on 2006-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2693

CVE-2006-2693 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nivisec Hacks List with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Nivisec Hacks List
Published: 2006-05-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in admin/admin_hacks_list.php in Nivisec Hacks List 1.20 and earlier for phpBB, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ".." in the phpEx parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2693?: Directory traversal vulnerability in admin/admin_hacks_list.php in Nivisec Hacks List 1.20 and earlier for phpBB, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ".." in the phpEx parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-2693?: CVE-2006-2693 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-2693 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2693?: CVE-2006-2693 affects Nivisec Hacks List. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2693?: 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-2006-2693 published?: CVE-2006-2693 was published on 2006-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nivisec:hacks_list:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Nivisec Hacks List

CVE-2006-6216 — High (CVSS 7.5): SQL injection vulnerability in admin_hacks_list.php in the Nivisec Hacks List 1.21 and earlier phpBB module allows…

All CVEs affecting Nivisec Hacks List →