PatchTheCVECVE-2006-6254: administration/telecharger.php in Cahier de texte 2.0 allows remote attackers to obtain unparsed content (sour
CVE-2006-6254 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting cahier de textes. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
administration/telecharger.php in Cahier de texte 2.0 allows remote attackers to obtain unparsed content (source code) of files via the chemin parameter, as demonstrated using directory traversal sequences to obtain the MySQL username and password from conn_cahier_de_texte.php. NOTE: it is not clear whether the scope of this issue extends above the web document root, and whether directory traversal is the primary vulnerability.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.3 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.9% (top 13%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2006-12-04 |
| 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-2006-6254?
cahier de textes: upgrade to newer than 2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2006-6254 being exploited?
CVE-2006-6254 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-2006-6254 affect?
CVE-2006-6254 affects cahier de textes. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). administration/telecharger.php in Cahier de texte 2.0 allows remote attackers to obtain unparsed content (source code) of files via the chemin parameter, as demonstrated using directory traversal sequences to obtain the MySQL username and p
How urgent is CVE-2006-6254?
Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference
Software pages
PHP vulnerabilities · MySQL vulnerabilities
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