CVE-2006-2278: SaphpLesson 3.0 does not initialize array variables, which allows remote attackers to obtain the full path via

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-2278 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting saphplesson. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SaphpLesson 3.0 does not initialize array variables, which allows remote attackers to obtain the full path via an non-array (1) hrow parameter to (a) show.php or (b) index.php; the (2) Lsnrow parameter to (c) showcat.php; or the (3) rows parameter to index.php.

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 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-05-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: arabless

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-05-10 02:14 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

arabless saphplesson DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison saphplesson sudo apt install saphplesson=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold saphplesson

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

dnf --showduplicates list saphplesson sudo dnf downgrade saphplesson-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add saphplesson

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-2006-2278?

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

Is CVE-2006-2278 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2278 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-2006-2278 affect?

CVE-2006-2278 affects saphplesson. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). SaphpLesson 3.0 does not initialize array variables, which allows remote attackers to obtain the full path via an non-array (1) hrow parameter to (a) show.php or (b) index.php; the (2) Lsnrow parameter to (c) showcat.php; or the (3) rows pa

How urgent is CVE-2006-2278?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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