CVE-2006-6694: Directory traversal vulnerability in include/config.php in E-Uploader Pro 1.0 and earlier allows remote attack

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-6694 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting e-uploader pro. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in include/config.php in E-Uploader Pro 1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a .. (dot dot) in the language parameter, as demonstrated by uploading a .JPG file containing PHP code, then accessing the file via config.php.

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	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-12-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: scriptsfrenzy.com

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-12-21 21:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

scriptsfrenzy.com e-uploader pro DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy e-uploader-pro || rpm -q e-uploader-pro || e-uploader-pro --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison e-uploader-pro sudo apt install e-uploader-pro=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold e-uploader-pro

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

dnf --showduplicates list e-uploader-pro sudo dnf downgrade e-uploader-pro-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add e-uploader-pro

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: E-Uploader Pro 1.0 - Image Upload / Code Execution

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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-2006-6694?

e-uploader pro: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-6694 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6694 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-2006-6694 affect?

CVE-2006-6694 affects e-uploader pro. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in include/config.php in E-Uploader Pro 1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a .. (dot dot) in the language parameter, as demonstrated by uploading a .JPG file containin

How urgent is CVE-2006-6694?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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