How severe is CVE-2006-6865?

CVE-2006-6865 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-6865 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6865?

CVE-2006-6865 affects Softartisans Fileup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6865?

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-2006-6865 published?

CVE-2006-6865 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6865

CVE-2006-6865 is a high-severity vulnerability in Softartisans Fileup 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: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Softartisans Fileup
Published: 2006-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in SAFileUpSamples/util/viewsrc.asp in SoftArtisans FileUp (SAFileUp) 5.0.14 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a %c0%ae. (Unicode dot dot) in the path parameter, which bypasses the checks for ".." sequences.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6865?: Directory traversal vulnerability in SAFileUpSamples/util/viewsrc.asp in SoftArtisans FileUp (SAFileUp) 5.0.14 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a %c0%ae. (Unicode dot dot) in the path parameter, which bypasses the checks for ".." sequences.
How severe is CVE-2006-6865?: CVE-2006-6865 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-6865 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6865?: CVE-2006-6865 affects Softartisans Fileup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6865?: 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-2006-6865 published?: CVE-2006-6865 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:softartisans:fileup:5.0.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*