How severe is CVE-2006-6284?

CVE-2006-6284 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2006-6284 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6284?

CVE-2006-6284 affects Vikingboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6284?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-6284 published?

CVE-2006-6284 was published on 2006-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6284

CVE-2006-6284 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Vikingboard with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Vikingboard
Published: 2006-12-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in admin.php in Vikingboard 0.1.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to include arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) sequence in the act parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6284?: Directory traversal vulnerability in admin.php in Vikingboard 0.1.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to include arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) sequence in the act parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-6284?: CVE-2006-6284 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-6284 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6284?: CVE-2006-6284 affects Vikingboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6284?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-6284 published?: CVE-2006-6284 was published on 2006-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vikingboard:vikingboard:0.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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