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5.0

ContentServ 4.x lets attackers read any file

CVE-2006-6277 · published 19 years ago
Summary

The admin/FileServer.php component in ContentServ version 4.x can be tricked into opening files outside its intended folder by using ".." in a request. This lets remote users view private data or system files, which could expose sensitive information. Apply the vendor’s update or restrict access to the admin area and file server functionality until a patch is installed.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
contentserv contentserv 4.0
4.1
cpe:2.3:a:contentserv:contentserv:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Directory traversal vulnerability in admin/FileServer.php in ContentServ 4.x allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the src parameter, a different vector than CVE-200...
Directory traversal vulnerability in admin/FileServer.php in ContentServ 4.x allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the src parameter, a different vector than CVE-2005-3086.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.0 Medium
Exploitation
3% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published4 Dec 2006
Updated1 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2006-6277 · NVD
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