CVE-2006-6381: Directory traversal vulnerability in getfile.asp in Ultimate HelpDesk allows remote attackers to read arbitrar

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2006-6381 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ultimate helpdesk. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in getfile.asp in Ultimate HelpDesk allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-12-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ultimate helpdesk

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 21:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ultimate-helpdesk || rpm -q ultimate-helpdesk || ultimate-helpdesk --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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: Ultimate HelpDesk - Cross-Site Scripting / Local File Disclosure

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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-2006-6381?

ultimate helpdesk: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-6381 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6381 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-2006-6381 affect?

CVE-2006-6381 affects ultimate helpdesk. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in getfile.asp in Ultimate HelpDesk allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-6381?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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