How severe is CVE-2006-4977?

CVE-2006-4977 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-4977 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4977?

CVE-2006-4977 affects Walter Beschmout Phpquiz. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4977?

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

When was CVE-2006-4977 published?

CVE-2006-4977 was published on 2006-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4977

CVE-2006-4977 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Walter Beschmout Phpquiz 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% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Walter Beschmout Phpquiz
Published: 2006-09-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple unrestricted file upload vulnerabilities in (1) back/upload_img.php and (2) admin/upload_img.php in Walter Beschmout PhpQuiz 1.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to upload arbitrary PHP code to the phpquiz/img_quiz folder via the (a) upload, (b) ok_update, (c) image, and (d) path parameters, possibly requiring directory traversal sequences in the path parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4977?: Multiple unrestricted file upload vulnerabilities in (1) back/upload_img.php and (2) admin/upload_img.php in Walter Beschmout PhpQuiz 1.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to upload arbitrary PHP code to the phpquiz/img_quiz folder via the (a) upload, (b) ok_update, (c) image, and (d) path parameters, possibly requiring directory traversal sequences in the path parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-4977?: CVE-2006-4977 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-4977 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4977?: CVE-2006-4977 affects Walter Beschmout Phpquiz. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4977?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4977 published?: CVE-2006-4977 was published on 2006-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:walter_beschmout:phpquiz:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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