How severe is CVE-2006-2758?

CVE-2006-2758 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-2758 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2758?

CVE-2006-2758 affects Jetty. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2758?

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

When was CVE-2006-2758 published?

CVE-2006-2758 was published on 2006-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2758

CVE-2006-2758 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jetty 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Jetty
Published: 2006-06-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in jetty 6.0.x (jetty6) beta16 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a %2e%2e%5c (encoded ../) in the URL. NOTE: this might be the same issue as CVE-2005-3747.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2758?: Directory traversal vulnerability in jetty 6.0.x (jetty6) beta16 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a %2e%2e%5c (encoded ../) in the URL. NOTE: this might be the same issue as CVE-2005-3747.
How severe is CVE-2006-2758?: CVE-2006-2758 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2758 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2758?: CVE-2006-2758 affects Jetty. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2758?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2758 published?: CVE-2006-2758 was published on 2006-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://securitytracker.com/id?1016168

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jetty:jetty:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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