CVE-2006-1480: Directory traversal vulnerability in start.php in WebAlbum 2.02 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary f

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-1480?

webalbum: upgrade to newer than 2.02. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-1480 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1480 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-2006-1480 affect?

CVE-2006-1480 affects webalbum. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Directory traversal vulnerability in start.php in WebAlbum 2.02 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files and execute commands by (1) injecting code into local log files via GET commands, then (2) accessing that log via a .. (dot d

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-1480?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.1UPGRADE

CVE-2006-1480 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting webalbum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in start.php in WebAlbum 2.02 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files and execute commands by (1) injecting code into local log files via GET commands, then (2) accessing that log via a .. (dot dot) sequence and a trailing null (%00) byte in the skin2 COOKIE parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.1 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.3% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-03-29
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: duda

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-03-29 01:06 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

duda webalbum UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.02

Fixed in: newer than 2.02

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.02 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade webalbum

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: WebAlbum 2.02pl - COOKIE[skin2] 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-2006-1480?

webalbum: upgrade to newer than 2.02. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-1480 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1480 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-2006-1480 affect?

CVE-2006-1480 affects webalbum. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Directory traversal vulnerability in start.php in WebAlbum 2.02 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files and execute commands by (1) injecting code into local log files via GET commands, then (2) accessing that log via a .. (dot d

How urgent is CVE-2006-1480?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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