CVE-2006-2839 json
Directory traversal vulnerability in PG Problem Editor module (PGProblemEditor.pm) in WeBWorK Online Homework Delivery System 2.2.0 and ear…
published 2006-06-06 20 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2006-2836
- cvss
- 6.4
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.8%
- EPSS 1.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 78%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Directory traversal vulnerability in PG Problem Editor module (PGProblemEditor.pm) in WeBWorK Online Homework Delivery System 2.2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to read and write files outside of the templates directory.
Patch / fix
- secunia.com/advisories/20405 advisory
Exploit prediction
1.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 78% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.4 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N |
References
-
secunia.com
/advisories/20405
third-party-advisory, patch, vendor-advisory
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2006/2086
vdb-entry
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/26975
vdb-entry
- sourceforge.net /project/shownotes.php?release_id=421453
- devel.webwork.rochester.edu /twiki/bin/view/Webwork/WeBWorKRelease2pt2pt1
- sourceforge.net /mailarchive/forum.php?thread_id=10201693&forum_id=43257
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2006-2839
- NVD CVE-2006-2839
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