How severe is CVE-2006-4766?

CVE-2006-4766 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-4766 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4766?

CVE-2006-4766 affects Stefan Ernst Newsscript. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4766?

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

When was CVE-2006-4766 published?

CVE-2006-4766 was published on 2006-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4766

CVE-2006-4766 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Stefan Ernst Newsscript 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: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Stefan Ernst Newsscript
Published: 2006-09-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in print.php in Stefan Ernst Newsscript (aka WM-News) 0.5 beta allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the ide parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4766?: Directory traversal vulnerability in print.php in Stefan Ernst Newsscript (aka WM-News) 0.5 beta allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the ide parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-4766?: CVE-2006-4766 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-4766 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4766?: CVE-2006-4766 affects Stefan Ernst Newsscript. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4766?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4766 published?: CVE-2006-4766 was published on 2006-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:stefan_ernst:newsscript:0.5_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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