CVE-2006-4208

CVE-2006-4208 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Skippy.net Wp-db Backup Plugin For Wordpress with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in wp-db-backup.php in Skippy WP-DB-Backup plugin for WordPress 1.7 and earlier allows remote authenticated users with administrative privileges to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the backup parameter to edit.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4208?
Directory traversal vulnerability in wp-db-backup.php in Skippy WP-DB-Backup plugin for WordPress 1.7 and earlier allows remote authenticated users with administrative privileges to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the backup parameter to edit.php.
How severe is CVE-2006-4208?
CVE-2006-4208 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-4208 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4208?
CVE-2006-4208 primarily affects Skippy.net Wp-db Backup Plugin For Wordpress. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4208?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4208 published?
CVE-2006-4208 was published on 2006-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)