How severe is CVE-2006-6938?

CVE-2006-6938 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6938 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6938?

CVE-2006-6938 affects Nitrotech. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6938?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-6938 published?

CVE-2006-6938 was published on 2007-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6938

CVE-2006-6938 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nitrotech with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Nitrotech
Published: 2007-01-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in includes/common.php in NitroTech 0.0.3a, as distributed before 2006, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via ".." sequences in the root parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6938?: Directory traversal vulnerability in includes/common.php in NitroTech 0.0.3a, as distributed before 2006, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via ".." sequences in the root parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-6938?: CVE-2006-6938 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6938 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6938?: CVE-2006-6938 affects Nitrotech. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6938?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6938 published?: CVE-2006-6938 was published on 2007-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nitrotech:nitrotech:0.0.3a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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