CVE-2006-2825

CVE-2006-2825 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cpanel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

cPanel does not automatically synchronize the PHP open_basedir configuration directive between the main server and virtual hosts that share physical directories, which might allow a local user to bypass open_basedir restrictions and access other virtual hosts via a PHP script that uses a main server URL (such as ~username) that is blocked by the user's own open_basedir directive, but not the main server's open_basedir directive.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2825?
cPanel does not automatically synchronize the PHP open_basedir configuration directive between the main server and virtual hosts that share physical directories, which might allow a local user to bypass open_basedir restrictions and access other virtual hosts via a PHP script that uses a main server URL (such as ~username) that is blocked by the user's own open_basedir directive, but not the main server's open_basedir directive.
How severe is CVE-2006-2825?
CVE-2006-2825 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2825 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2825?
CVE-2006-2825 affects Cpanel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2825?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2825 published?
CVE-2006-2825 was published on 2006-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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