CVE-2006-4914: Directory traversal vulnerability in A.l-Pifou 1.8p2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via ".."

Routine

LOW 2.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-4914 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.6) affecting a.l-pifou. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in A.l-Pifou 1.8p2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via ".." sequences in the ze_langue_02 cookie, as demonstrated by using the choix_lng parameter to choix_langue.php to indirectly set the cookie, then accessing livre_dor.php to trigger the inclusion from inc/change_lang_ck.php, possibly related to livre_livre.php. NOTE: the livre_livre.php relationship has been reported by some third party sourc

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.6 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-09-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: a.l-pifou

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-09-21 00:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

a.l-pifou a.l-pifou DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.8p2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.8p2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy a.l-pifou || rpm -q a.l-pifou || a.l-pifou --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.8p2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison a.l-pifou sudo apt install a.l-pifou=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.8p2> sudo apt-mark hold a.l-pifou

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

dnf --showduplicates list a.l-pifou sudo dnf downgrade a.l-pifou-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.8p2> sudo dnf versionlock add a.l-pifou

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-2006-4914?

a.l-pifou: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-4914 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4914 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-2006-4914 affect?

CVE-2006-4914 affects a.l-pifou. Severity is low (CVSS 2.6). Directory traversal vulnerability in A.l-Pifou 1.8p2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via ".." sequences in the ze_langue_02 cookie, as demonstrated by using the choix_lng parameter to choix_langue.php to indirectly set the c

How urgent is CVE-2006-4914?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

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