CVE-2006-6028: Directory traversal vulnerability in textview.php in Anton Vlasov DoSePa 1.0.4 allows remote attackers to read

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-6028 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting dosepa. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in textview.php in Anton Vlasov DoSePa 1.0.4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) sequence or absolute file path in the file parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.4% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-11-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: anton vlasov

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-11-21 23:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

anton vlasov dosepa DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dosepa sudo apt install dosepa=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.4> sudo apt-mark hold dosepa

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

dnf --showduplicates list dosepa sudo dnf downgrade dosepa-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.4> sudo dnf versionlock add dosepa

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: DoSePa 1.0.4 - 'textview.php' Information Disclosure

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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-2006-6028?

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

Is CVE-2006-6028 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6028 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-2006-6028 affect?

CVE-2006-6028 affects dosepa. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in textview.php in Anton Vlasov DoSePa 1.0.4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) sequence or absolute file path in the file parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-6028?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

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