CVE-2006-0899: Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in 4Images 1.7.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to read an

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-0899?

image gallery management system: upgrade to newer than 1.7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-0899 being exploited?

CVE-2006-0899 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-2006-0899 affect?

CVE-2006-0899 affects image gallery management system. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in 4Images 1.7.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to read and include arbitrary files via ".." (dot dot) sequences in the template parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-0899?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-0899 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting image gallery management system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in 4Images 1.7.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to read and include arbitrary files via ".." (dot dot) sequences in the template parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	10.0% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-02-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: 4images

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-02-27 19:06 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

4images image gallery management system UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.7.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.7.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy image-gallery-management-system || rpm -q image-gallery-management-system || image-gallery-management-system --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.7.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade image-gallery-management-system

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade image-gallery-management-system

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: 4Images 1.7.1 - Local File Inclusion / Remote Code Execution

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-0899?

image gallery management system: upgrade to newer than 1.7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-0899 being exploited?

CVE-2006-0899 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-2006-0899 affect?

CVE-2006-0899 affects image gallery management system. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in 4Images 1.7.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to read and include arbitrary files via ".." (dot dot) sequences in the template parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-0899?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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