CVE-2006-2006: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in IZArc Archiver 3.5 beta 3 allow remote attackers to write arbi

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

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

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in IZArc Archiver 3.5 beta 3 allow remote attackers to write arbitrary files via a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in a (1) .rar, (2) .tar, (3) .zip, (4) .jar, or (5) .gz archive. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-04-25
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ivan zahariev

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-04-25 12:50 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ivan zahariev izarc DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.5_beta_3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.5_beta_3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.5_beta_3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison izarc sudo apt install izarc=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.5_beta_3> sudo apt-mark hold izarc

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

dnf --showduplicates list izarc sudo dnf downgrade izarc-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.5_beta_3> sudo dnf versionlock add izarc

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-2006-2006?

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

Is CVE-2006-2006 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2006 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-2006-2006 affect?

CVE-2006-2006 affects izarc. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in IZArc Archiver 3.5 beta 3 allow remote attackers to write arbitrary files via a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in a (1) .rar, (2) .tar, (3) .zip, (4) .jar, or (5) .gz archive. NOTE: the provenance o

How urgent is CVE-2006-2006?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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