How severe is CVE-2006-6257?

CVE-2006-6257 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6257 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6257?

CVE-2006-6257 affects Alternc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6257?

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

When was CVE-2006-6257 published?

CVE-2006-6257 was published on 2006-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6257

CVE-2006-6257 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Alternc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Alternc
Published: 2006-12-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The file manager in AlternC 0.9.5 and earlier, when warnings are enabled in PHP, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via certain folder names such as ones composed of JavaScript code, which reveal the path in a warning message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6257?: The file manager in AlternC 0.9.5 and earlier, when warnings are enabled in PHP, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via certain folder names such as ones composed of JavaScript code, which reveal the path in a warning message.
How severe is CVE-2006-6257?: CVE-2006-6257 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6257 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6257?: CVE-2006-6257 affects Alternc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6257?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6257 published?: CVE-2006-6257 was published on 2006-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:alternc:alternc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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