CVE-2006-5617: Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Thepeak File Upload Manager 1.3 allows remote attackers to r

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-5617 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting thepeak file upload manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Thepeak File Upload Manager 1.3 allows remote attackers to read or download arbitrary files via a base64-encoded file path containing a .. (dot dot) sequence in the file parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-10-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: thepeak

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-10-31 01:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

thepeak thepeak file upload manager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy thepeak-file-upload-manager || rpm -q thepeak-file-upload-manager || thepeak-file-upload-manager --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison thepeak-file-upload-manager sudo apt install thepeak-file-upload-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3> sudo apt-mark hold thepeak-file-upload-manager

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

dnf --showduplicates list thepeak-file-upload-manager sudo dnf downgrade thepeak-file-upload-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3> sudo dnf versionlock add thepeak-file-upload-manager

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-5617?

thepeak file upload manager: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-5617 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5617 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-2006-5617 affect?

CVE-2006-5617 affects thepeak file upload manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Thepeak File Upload Manager 1.3 allows remote attackers to read or download arbitrary files via a base64-encoded file path containing a .. (dot dot) sequence in the file parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-5617?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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