CVE-2006-2758: Directory traversal vulnerability in jetty 6.0.x (jetty6) beta16 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary fil

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-2758 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting jetty. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in jetty 6.0.x (jetty6) beta16 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a %2e%2e%5c (encoded ../) in the URL. NOTE: this might be the same issue as CVE-2005-3747.

Why this priority

EPSS top 9%: 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	4.0% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2006-06-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: jetty

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-06-02 01:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jetty jetty DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison jetty sudo apt install jetty=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0> sudo apt-mark hold jetty

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

dnf --showduplicates list jetty sudo dnf downgrade jetty-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0> sudo dnf versionlock add jetty

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: promise webpam 2.2.0.13 - Multiple Vulnerabilities

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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-2006-2758?

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

Is CVE-2006-2758 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2758 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-2006-2758 affect?

CVE-2006-2758 affects jetty. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in jetty 6.0.x (jetty6) beta16 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a %2e%2e%5c (encoded ../) in the URL. NOTE: this might be the same issue as CVE-2005-3747.

How urgent is CVE-2006-2758?

Priority 45/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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