How severe is CVE-2006-6533?

CVE-2006-6533 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-6533 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6533?

CVE-2006-6533 affects Oscommerce. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6533?

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-2006-6533 published?

CVE-2006-6533 was published on 2006-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6533

CVE-2006-6533 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oscommerce 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: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oscommerce
Published: 2006-12-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in admin/templates_boxes_layout.php in osCommerce 3.0a3 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary PHP files via a .. (dot dot) in the filter parameter. NOTE: this issue can be leveraged to obtain full path information in error messages.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6533?: Directory traversal vulnerability in admin/templates_boxes_layout.php in osCommerce 3.0a3 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary PHP files via a .. (dot dot) in the filter parameter. NOTE: this issue can be leveraged to obtain full path information in error messages.
How severe is CVE-2006-6533?: CVE-2006-6533 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-6533 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6533?: CVE-2006-6533 affects Oscommerce. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6533?: 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-2006-6533 published?: CVE-2006-6533 was published on 2006-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oscommerce:oscommerce:3.0a3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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