How severe is CVE-2006-2902?

CVE-2006-2902 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-2902 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2902?

CVE-2006-2902 affects Particle Soft Particle Links. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2902?

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

When was CVE-2006-2902 published?

CVE-2006-2902 was published on 2006-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2902

CVE-2006-2902 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Particle Soft Particle Links 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Particle Soft Particle Links
Published: 2006-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Particle Links 1.2.2 might allow remote attackers to access arbitrary files via ".." sequences in an HTTP request. NOTE: it is not clear whether this issue is legitimate, as the original researcher seems unsure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2902?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Particle Links 1.2.2 might allow remote attackers to access arbitrary files via ".." sequences in an HTTP request. NOTE: it is not clear whether this issue is legitimate, as the original researcher seems unsure.
How severe is CVE-2006-2902?: CVE-2006-2902 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2902 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2902?: CVE-2006-2902 affects Particle Soft Particle Links. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2902?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2902 published?: CVE-2006-2902 was published on 2006-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/436112/100/0/threaded

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:particle_soft:particle_links:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*