CVE-2006-5898: Directory traversal vulnerability in localization/languages.lib.php3 in PhpMyChat 0.14.5 and earlier allows re

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-5898?

phpmychat: upgrade to newer than 0.14.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-5898 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5898 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2006-5898 affect?

CVE-2006-5898 affects phpmychat. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in localization/languages.lib.php3 in PhpMyChat 0.14.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the ChatPath parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-5898?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2006-5898 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting phpmychat. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in localization/languages.lib.php3 in PhpMyChat 0.14.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the ChatPath parameter.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-11-15
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpheaven

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-11-15 15:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpheaven phpmychat UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.14.5

Fixed in: newer than 0.14.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.14.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade phpmychat

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade phpmychat

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2006-5898?

phpmychat: upgrade to newer than 0.14.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-5898 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5898 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-2006-5898 affect?

CVE-2006-5898 affects phpmychat. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in localization/languages.lib.php3 in PhpMyChat 0.14.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the ChatPath parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-5898?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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