PatchTheCVECVE-2006-6725: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in PHPBuilder 0.0.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to read ar
CVE-2006-6725 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting phpbuilder. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in PHPBuilder 0.0.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter to (1) lib/htm2php.php and (2) sitetools/htm2php.php. NOTE: The provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.0 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.7% (top 23%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2006-12-26 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2006-6725?
phpbuilder: upgrade to newer than 0.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2006-6725 being exploited?
CVE-2006-6725 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-2006-6725 affect?
CVE-2006-6725 affects phpbuilder. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in PHPBuilder 0.0.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter to (1) lib/htm2php.php and (2) sitetools/htm2php.php. NOTE: The proven
How urgent is CVE-2006-6725?
Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.