CVE-2006-6629: lib/WeBWorK/PG/Translator.pm in WeBWorK Program Generation (PG) Language before 2.3.1 uses an insufficiently r

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-6629?

program generation language: upgrade to newer than 2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-6629 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6629 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2006-6629 affect?

CVE-2006-6629 affects program generation language. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). lib/WeBWorK/PG/Translator.pm in WeBWorK Program Generation (PG) Language before 2.3.1 uses an insufficiently restrictive regular expression to determine valid macro filenames, which allows attackers to load arbitrary macro files whose names

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-6629 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting program generation language. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

lib/WeBWorK/PG/Translator.pm in WeBWorK Program Generation (PG) Language before 2.3.1 uses an insufficiently restrictive regular expression to determine valid macro filenames, which allows attackers to load arbitrary macro files whose names contain the strings (1) dangerousMacros.pl, (2) PG.pl, or (3) IO.pl.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-12-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: webwork

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-12-18 11:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

webwork program generation language UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.3

Fixed in: newer than 2.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy program-generation-language || rpm -q program-generation-language || program-generation-language --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade program-generation-language

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade program-generation-language

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-6629?

program generation language: upgrade to newer than 2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-6629 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6629 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-2006-6629 affect?

CVE-2006-6629 affects program generation language. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). lib/WeBWorK/PG/Translator.pm in WeBWorK Program Generation (PG) Language before 2.3.1 uses an insufficiently restrictive regular expression to determine valid macro filenames, which allows attackers to load arbitrary macro files whose names

How urgent is CVE-2006-6629?

Priority 43/100. High severity

References

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