CVE-2006-2839
CVE-2006-2839 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webwork 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: 2% (75th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Webwork
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in PG Problem Editor module (PGProblemEditor.pm) in WeBWorK Online Homework Delivery System 2.2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to read and write files outside of the templates directory.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-2839?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in PG Problem Editor module (PGProblemEditor.pm) in WeBWorK Online Homework Delivery System 2.2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to read and write files outside of the templates directory.
- How severe is CVE-2006-2839?
- CVE-2006-2839 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2006-2839 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-2839?
- CVE-2006-2839 affects Webwork. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-2839?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-2839 published?
- CVE-2006-2839 was published on 2006-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://devel.webwork.rochester.edu/twiki/bin/view/Webwork/WeBWorKRelease2pt2pt1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20405
- http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/forum.php?thread_id=10201693&forum_id=43257
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=421453
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2086
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26975
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:webwork:webwork:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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