CVE-2006-2958: Directory traversal vulnerability in FilZip 3.05 allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files via a .

Routine

LOW 2.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-2958 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.6) affecting filzip. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in FilZip 3.05 allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a (1) .rar, (2) .tar, (3) .jar, or (4) .gz file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained 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	2.6 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-06-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: filzip

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-06-12 20:06 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

filzip filzip DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.05

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.05

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.05 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison filzip sudo apt install filzip=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.05> sudo apt-mark hold filzip

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

dnf --showduplicates list filzip sudo dnf downgrade filzip-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.05> sudo dnf versionlock add filzip

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-2006-2958?

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

Is CVE-2006-2958 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2958 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-2006-2958 affect?

CVE-2006-2958 affects filzip. Severity is low (CVSS 2.6). Directory traversal vulnerability in FilZip 3.05 allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a (1) .rar, (2) .tar, (3) .jar, or (4) .gz file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are o

How urgent is CVE-2006-2958?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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