How severe is CVE-2006-4963?

CVE-2006-4963 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-4963 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4963?

CVE-2006-4963 affects Exponent Exponent Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4963?

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

When was CVE-2006-4963 published?

CVE-2006-4963 was published on 2006-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4963

CVE-2006-4963 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Exponent Exponent Cms 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: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Exponent Exponent Cms
Published: 2006-09-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Exponent CMS 0.96.3 allows remote attackers to read and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) sequence in the view parameter in the show_view action in the calendarmodule module, as demonstrated by executing PHP code through session files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4963?: Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Exponent CMS 0.96.3 allows remote attackers to read and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) sequence in the view parameter in the show_view action in the calendarmodule module, as demonstrated by executing PHP code through session files.
How severe is CVE-2006-4963?: CVE-2006-4963 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-4963 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4963?: CVE-2006-4963 affects Exponent Exponent Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4963?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4963 published?: CVE-2006-4963 was published on 2006-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:exponent:exponent_cms:0.96.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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