How severe is CVE-2006-2958?

CVE-2006-2958 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2006-2958 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2958?

CVE-2006-2958 affects Filzip. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2958?

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

When was CVE-2006-2958 published?

CVE-2006-2958 was published on 2006-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2958

CVE-2006-2958 is a low-severity vulnerability in Filzip with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Filzip
Published: 2006-06-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in FilZip 3.05 allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a (1) .rar, (2) .tar, (3) .jar, or (4) .gz file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2958?: Directory traversal vulnerability in FilZip 3.05 allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a (1) .rar, (2) .tar, (3) .jar, or (4) .gz file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2006-2958?: CVE-2006-2958 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-2958 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2958?: CVE-2006-2958 affects Filzip. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2958?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2958 published?: CVE-2006-2958 was published on 2006-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:filzip:filzip:3.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*