How severe is CVE-2006-3274?

CVE-2006-3274 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-3274 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-3274?

CVE-2006-3274 primarily affects Webmin. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3274?

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

When was CVE-2006-3274 published?

CVE-2006-3274 was published on 2006-06-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-3274

CVE-2006-3274 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webmin 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: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Webmin
Published: 2006-06-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Webmin before 1.280, when run on Windows, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via \ (backslash) characters in the URL to certain directories under the web root, such as the image directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3274?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Webmin before 1.280, when run on Windows, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via \ (backslash) characters in the URL to certain directories under the web root, such as the image directory.
How severe is CVE-2006-3274?: CVE-2006-3274 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-3274 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3274?: CVE-2006-3274 primarily affects Webmin. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3274?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-3274 published?: CVE-2006-3274 was published on 2006-06-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:1.2.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:1.2.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:1.2.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:1.2.60:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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