PatchTheCVECVE-2006-5866: Directory traversal vulnerability in Mdoc/view-sourcecode.php for phpManta 1.0.2 and earlier allows remote att
CVE-2006-5866 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting phpmanta. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Directory traversal vulnerability in Mdoc/view-sourcecode.php for phpManta 1.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read and include arbitrary files via ".." sequences in the file parameter.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.4 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 3.0% (top 13%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2006-11-11 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
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-2006-5866?
phpmanta: upgrade to newer than 1.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2006-5866 being exploited?
CVE-2006-5866 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-2006-5866 affect?
CVE-2006-5866 affects phpmanta. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). Directory traversal vulnerability in Mdoc/view-sourcecode.php for phpManta 1.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read and include arbitrary files via ".." sequences in the file parameter.
How urgent is CVE-2006-5866?
Priority 49/100. Public exploit reference