CVE-2006-1279: CGI::Session 4.03-1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files us

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-1279?

cgi session: upgrade to newer than 4.03. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-1279 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1279 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-2006-1279 affect?

CVE-2006-1279 affects cgi session. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). CGI::Session 4.03-1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files used by (1) Driver::File, (2) Driver::db_file, and possibly (3) Driver::sqlite.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-1279?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2006-1279 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting cgi session. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

CGI::Session 4.03-1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files used by (1) Driver::File, (2) Driver::db_file, and possibly (3) Driver::sqlite.

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	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-03-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sherzod ruzmetov

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-03-19 11:06 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sherzod ruzmetov cgi session UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.03

Fixed in: newer than 4.03

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cgi-session || rpm -q cgi-session || cgi-session --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.03 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade cgi-session

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cgi-session

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-2006-1279?

cgi session: upgrade to newer than 4.03. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-1279 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1279 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-2006-1279 affect?

CVE-2006-1279 affects cgi session. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). CGI::Session 4.03-1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files used by (1) Driver::File, (2) Driver::db_file, and possibly (3) Driver::sqlite.

How urgent is CVE-2006-1279?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

SQLite vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2006-1280 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE CGI::Session 4.03-1 does not set proper permissions on temporary files created in (1) Driver::File and (2) Dri

References

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