CVE-2006-6350: listpics 5 stores sensitive data under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote atta

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-6350 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting listpics. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

listpics 5 stores sensitive data under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download a database via a direct request for listpics.mdb.

Why this priority

Critical severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-12-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: iisworks

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-12-07 01:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

iisworks listpics DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison listpics sudo apt install listpics=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0> sudo apt-mark hold listpics

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

dnf --showduplicates list listpics sudo dnf downgrade listpics-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add listpics

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-2006-6350?

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

Is CVE-2006-6350 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6350 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-2006-6350 affect?

CVE-2006-6350 affects listpics. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). listpics 5 stores sensitive data under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download a database via a direct request for listpics.mdb.

How urgent is CVE-2006-6350?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity

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