CVE-2006-0795: Absolute path traversal vulnerability in convert.cgi in Quirex 2.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to re

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-0795?

quirex: upgrade to newer than 2.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-0795 being exploited?

CVE-2006-0795 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2006-0795 affect?

CVE-2006-0795 affects quirex. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Absolute path traversal vulnerability in convert.cgi in Quirex 2.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, and possibly execute arbitrary code, via the (1) quiz_head, (2) quiz_foot, and (3) template variables.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-0795?

Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2006-0795 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting quirex. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in convert.cgi in Quirex 2.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, and possibly execute arbitrary code, via the (1) quiz_head, (2) quiz_foot, and (3) template variables.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.0% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2006-02-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: thomastsoi

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-02-19 21:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

thomastsoi quirex UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0.2 · 2.0

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy quirex || rpm -q quirex || quirex --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade quirex

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade quirex

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-0795?

quirex: upgrade to newer than 2.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-0795 being exploited?

CVE-2006-0795 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2006-0795 affect?

CVE-2006-0795 affects quirex. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Absolute path traversal vulnerability in convert.cgi in Quirex 2.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, and possibly execute arbitrary code, via the (1) quiz_head, (2) quiz_foot, and (3) template variables.

How urgent is CVE-2006-0795?

Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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