CVE-2006-6248: index.php in GPhotos 1.5 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid rep parameter,

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-6248 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting gphotos. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

index.php in GPhotos 1.5 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid rep parameter, which reveals the full path in an error message.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-12-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gphotos

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-12-04 11:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gphotos gphotos DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gphotos sudo apt install gphotos=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5> sudo apt-mark hold gphotos

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

dnf --showduplicates list gphotos sudo dnf downgrade gphotos-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5> sudo dnf versionlock add gphotos

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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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-2006-6248?

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

Is CVE-2006-6248 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6248 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-2006-6248 affect?

CVE-2006-6248 affects gphotos. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). index.php in GPhotos 1.5 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid rep parameter, which reveals the full path in an error message.

How urgent is CVE-2006-6248?

Priority 46/100. High severity

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