CVE-2006-6376: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in fm.php in Simple File Manager (SFM) 0.24a allow remote attacke

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-6376 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting simple file manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in fm.php in Simple File Manager (SFM) 0.24a allow remote attackers to use ".." sequences to (1) read arbitrary files via the filename parameter in a download action, (2) delete arbitrary files via the delete parameter, and (3) modify arbitrary files via the edit parameter, which can be leveraged to execute arbitrary code.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.2% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-12-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: onedotoh

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 17:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

onedotoh simple file manager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.24a

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.24a

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy simple-file-manager || rpm -q simple-file-manager || simple-file-manager --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.24a (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison simple-file-manager sudo apt install simple-file-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.24a> sudo apt-mark hold simple-file-manager

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

dnf --showduplicates list simple-file-manager sudo dnf downgrade simple-file-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.24a> sudo dnf versionlock add simple-file-manager

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: simple file manager 0.24a - Multiple Vulnerabilities

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-6376?

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

Is CVE-2006-6376 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6376 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-2006-6376 affect?

CVE-2006-6376 affects simple file manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in fm.php in Simple File Manager (SFM) 0.24a allow remote attackers to use ".." sequences to (1) read arbitrary files via the filename parameter in a download action, (2) delete arbitrary files v

How urgent is CVE-2006-6376?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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Related CVEs

CVE-2006-3160 LOW 2.6 UPGRADE Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in fm.php in ONEdotOH Simple File Manager (SFM) 0.24a and earlier all
CVE-2003-1539 MEDIUM 4.3 UPGRADE Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ONEdotOH Simple File Manager (SFM) before 0.21 allows remote attac

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