How severe is CVE-2006-6254?

CVE-2006-6254 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6254 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-2006-6254?

CVE-2006-6254 primarily affects Cahier De Textes. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6254?

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

When was CVE-2006-6254 published?

CVE-2006-6254 was published on 2006-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6254

CVE-2006-6254 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cahier De Textes with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cahier De Textes
Published: 2006-12-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

administration/telecharger.php in Cahier de texte 2.0 allows remote attackers to obtain unparsed content (source code) of files via the chemin parameter, as demonstrated using directory traversal sequences to obtain the MySQL username and password from conn_cahier_de_texte.php. NOTE: it is not clear whether the scope of this issue extends above the web document root, and whether directory traversal is the primary vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6254?: administration/telecharger.php in Cahier de texte 2.0 allows remote attackers to obtain unparsed content (source code) of files via the chemin parameter, as demonstrated using directory traversal sequences to obtain the MySQL username and password from conn_cahier_de_texte.php. NOTE: it is not clear whether the scope of this issue extends above the web document root, and whether directory traversal is the primary vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2006-6254?: CVE-2006-6254 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6254 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-2006-6254?: CVE-2006-6254 primarily affects Cahier De Textes. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6254?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6254 published?: CVE-2006-6254 was published on 2006-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:cahier_de_textes:cahier_de_textes:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cahier_de_textes:cahier_de_textes:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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