How severe is CVE-2006-6377?

CVE-2006-6377 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-6377 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6377?

CVE-2006-6377 affects Uploadscript. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6377?

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-2006-6377 published?

CVE-2006-6377 was published on 2006-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6377

CVE-2006-6377 is a high-severity vulnerability in Uploadscript 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: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Uploadscript
Published: 2006-12-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Uploadscript 1.2 and earlier stores sensitive data under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain the admin password hash via a direct request for /password.txt.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6377?: Uploadscript 1.2 and earlier stores sensitive data under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain the admin password hash via a direct request for /password.txt.
How severe is CVE-2006-6377?: CVE-2006-6377 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-6377 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6377?: CVE-2006-6377 affects Uploadscript. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6377?: 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-2006-6377 published?: CVE-2006-6377 was published on 2006-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:uploadscript:uploadscript:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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