How severe is CVE-2006-4767?

CVE-2006-4767 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-4767 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4767?

CVE-2006-4767 affects Stefan Ernst Newsscript. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4767?

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

When was CVE-2006-4767 published?

CVE-2006-4767 was published on 2006-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4767

CVE-2006-4767 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Stefan Ernst Newsscript with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Stefan Ernst Newsscript
Published: 2006-09-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Stefan Ernst Newsscript (aka WM-News) 0.5beta allow remote attackers to (1) read arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) sequence in the ide parameter in modify.php and (2) write to arbitrary local files via a .. sequence in the var parameter in add_go.php. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4767?: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Stefan Ernst Newsscript (aka WM-News) 0.5beta allow remote attackers to (1) read arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) sequence in the ide parameter in modify.php and (2) write to arbitrary local files via a .. sequence in the var parameter in add_go.php. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2006-4767?: CVE-2006-4767 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-4767 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4767?: CVE-2006-4767 affects Stefan Ernst Newsscript. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4767?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4767 published?: CVE-2006-4767 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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