CVE-2006-6185: Directory traversal vulnerability in script.php in Wabbit PHP Gallery 0.9 allows remote attackers to read arbi

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-6185 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting wabbit php gallery. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in script.php in Wabbit PHP Gallery 0.9 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the dir parameter to index.php.

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	3.5% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-12-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: wabbit

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-12-01 00:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wabbit wabbit php gallery DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.9

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wabbit-php-gallery || rpm -q wabbit-php-gallery || wabbit-php-gallery --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wabbit-php-gallery sudo apt install wabbit-php-gallery=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9> sudo apt-mark hold wabbit-php-gallery

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

dnf --showduplicates list wabbit-php-gallery sudo dnf downgrade wabbit-php-gallery-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9> sudo dnf versionlock add wabbit-php-gallery

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: Wabbit PHP Gallery 0.9 - 'Dir' Directory Traversal

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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-2006-6185?

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

Is CVE-2006-6185 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6185 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-2006-6185 affect?

CVE-2006-6185 affects wabbit php gallery. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in script.php in Wabbit PHP Gallery 0.9 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the dir parameter to index.php.

How urgent is CVE-2006-6185?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

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