How severe is CVE-2006-4579?

CVE-2006-4579 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-4579 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4579?

CVE-2006-4579 affects The Address Book. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4579?

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

When was CVE-2006-4579 published?

CVE-2006-4579 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4579

CVE-2006-4579 is a medium-severity vulnerability in The Address Book 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% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: The Address Book
Published: 2006-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in users.php in The Address Book 1.04e allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the language parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4579?: Directory traversal vulnerability in users.php in The Address Book 1.04e allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the language parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-4579?: CVE-2006-4579 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-4579 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4579?: CVE-2006-4579 affects The Address Book. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4579?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4579 published?: CVE-2006-4579 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:the_address_book:the_address_book:1.04e:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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