How severe is CVE-2006-5498?

CVE-2006-5498 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5498 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5498?

CVE-2006-5498 affects Middlebury College Segue Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5498?

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-2006-5498 published?

CVE-2006-5498 was published on 2006-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5498

CVE-2006-5498 is a high-severity vulnerability in Middlebury College Segue Cms 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Middlebury College Segue Cms
Published: 2006-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in themes/program/themesettings.inc.php in Segue CMS 1.5.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the theme parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5498?: Directory traversal vulnerability in themes/program/themesettings.inc.php in Segue CMS 1.5.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the theme parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-5498?: CVE-2006-5498 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5498 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5498?: CVE-2006-5498 affects Middlebury College Segue Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5498?: 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-2006-5498 published?: CVE-2006-5498 was published on 2006-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:middlebury_college:segue_cms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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