How severe is CVE-2006-5618?

CVE-2006-5618 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-5618 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5618?

CVE-2006-5618 affects Netref. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5618?

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

When was CVE-2006-5618 published?

CVE-2006-5618 was published on 2006-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5618

CVE-2006-5618 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netref 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% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netref
Published: 2006-10-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in script/cat_for_aff.php in Netref 4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) sequence in the ad_direct parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5618?: Directory traversal vulnerability in script/cat_for_aff.php in Netref 4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) sequence in the ad_direct parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-5618?: CVE-2006-5618 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5618 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5618?: CVE-2006-5618 affects Netref. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5618?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5618 published?: CVE-2006-5618 was published on 2006-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netref:netref:4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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