How severe is CVE-2006-6869?

CVE-2006-6869 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2006-6869 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-2006-6869?

CVE-2006-6869 affects Maxdev Mdforum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6869?

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-2006-6869 published?

CVE-2006-6869 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6869

CVE-2006-6869 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Maxdev Mdforum with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Maxdev Mdforum
Published: 2006-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in includes/search/search_mdforum.php in MAXdev MDForum 2.0.1 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled and register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the PNSVlang cookie to error.php, as demonstrated by injecting PHP sequences into an Apache HTTP Server log file, which is then included by error.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6869?: Directory traversal vulnerability in includes/search/search_mdforum.php in MAXdev MDForum 2.0.1 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled and register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the PNSVlang cookie to error.php, as demonstrated by injecting PHP sequences into an Apache HTTP Server log file, which is then included by error.php.
How severe is CVE-2006-6869?: CVE-2006-6869 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-6869 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-2006-6869?: CVE-2006-6869 affects Maxdev Mdforum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6869?: 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-2006-6869 published?: CVE-2006-6869 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:maxdev:mdforum:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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