How severe is CVE-2006-6829?

CVE-2006-6829 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-6829 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6829?

CVE-2006-6829 affects Efkan Forum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6829?

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-2006-6829 published?

CVE-2006-6829 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6829

CVE-2006-6829 is a high-severity vulnerability in Efkan Forum with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Efkan Forum
Published: 2006-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Efkan Forum 1.0 and earlier store sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download a database via a direct request for forum.mdb. NOTE: The provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6829?: Efkan Forum 1.0 and earlier store sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download a database via a direct request for forum.mdb. NOTE: The provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2006-6829?: CVE-2006-6829 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-6829 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6829?: CVE-2006-6829 affects Efkan Forum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6829?: 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-2006-6829 published?: CVE-2006-6829 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/5150

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:efkan_forum:efkan_forum:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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