CVE-2006-1497: Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in ViHor Design allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-1497 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting vihordesign. 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 ViHor Design allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the page parameter.

Why this priority

EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.8% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-03-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: vihor

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-03-30 00:06 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vihor vihordesign DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.6

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison vihordesign sudo apt install vihordesign=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.6> sudo apt-mark hold vihordesign

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

dnf --showduplicates list vihordesign sudo dnf downgrade vihordesign-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.6> sudo dnf versionlock add vihordesign

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.

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: VihorDesign - 'index.php' Remote File Inclusion

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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-2006-1497?

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

Is CVE-2006-1497 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1497 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-2006-1497 affect?

CVE-2006-1497 affects vihordesign. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in ViHor Design allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the page parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-1497?

Priority 45/100. EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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