CVE-2006-1296: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Beagle 0.2.2.1 might allow local users to gain privileges via a malicio

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-1296 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting beagle. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Beagle 0.2.2.1 might allow local users to gain privileges via a malicious beagle-info program in the current working directory, or possibly directories specified in the PATH.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-03-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: beagle-project

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 23:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

beagle-project beagle DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.2.2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.2.2.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.2.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison beagle sudo apt install beagle=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.2.1> sudo apt-mark hold beagle

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list beagle sudo dnf downgrade beagle-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.2.1> sudo dnf versionlock add beagle

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2006-1296?

beagle: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-1296 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1296 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-2006-1296 affect?

CVE-2006-1296 affects beagle. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Untrusted search path vulnerability in Beagle 0.2.2.1 might allow local users to gain privileges via a malicious beagle-info program in the current working directory, or possibly directories specified in the PATH.

How urgent is CVE-2006-1296?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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