CVE-2006-5149

CVE-2006-5149 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openbiblio with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in OpenBiblio before 0.5.2 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in (1) the page parameter to shared/help.php or (2) the tab parameter to shared/header.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5149?
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in OpenBiblio before 0.5.2 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in (1) the page parameter to shared/help.php or (2) the tab parameter to shared/header.php.
How severe is CVE-2006-5149?
CVE-2006-5149 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5149 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5149?
CVE-2006-5149 primarily affects Openbiblio. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5149?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-5149 published?
CVE-2006-5149 was published on 2006-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

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