CVE-2006-1762: Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in blur6ex 0.3.452 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-1762 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting blur6ex. 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 blur6ex 0.3.452 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via the shard parameter. NOTE: this issue can be exploited to produce resultant XSS when the parameter has XSS manipulations, and path disclosure with other invalid values.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-04-13
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: blursoft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-04-13 01:06 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

blursoft blur6ex DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.3.462

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.3.462

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy blur6ex || rpm -q blur6ex || blur6ex --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.3.462 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison blur6ex sudo apt install blur6ex=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3.462> sudo apt-mark hold blur6ex

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

dnf --showduplicates list blur6ex sudo dnf downgrade blur6ex-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3.462> sudo dnf versionlock add blur6ex

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.

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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-2006-1762?

blur6ex: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-1762 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1762 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-2006-1762 affect?

CVE-2006-1762 affects blur6ex. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in blur6ex 0.3.452 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via the shard parameter. NOTE: this issue can be exploited to produce resultant XSS when the parameter has XSS manipulatio

How urgent is CVE-2006-1762?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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