CVE-2006-6757: Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in cwmExplorer 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary fi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-6757?

cwmexplorer: upgrade to newer than 1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-6757 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6757 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-2006-6757 affect?

CVE-2006-6757 affects cwmexplorer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in cwmExplorer 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and source code, and obtain sensitive information via directory traversal sequences in the show_file parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-6757?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2006-6757 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting cwmexplorer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in cwmExplorer 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and source code, and obtain sensitive information via directory traversal sequences in the show_file parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.9% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-12-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cwm-design

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-12-27 01:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cwm-design cwmexplorer UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.1 · 1.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cwmexplorer || rpm -q cwmexplorer || cwmexplorer --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade cwmexplorer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cwmexplorer

Note

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

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: cwmExplorer 1.0 - 'show_file' Source Code 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-2006-6757?

cwmexplorer: upgrade to newer than 1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-6757 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6757 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-2006-6757 affect?

CVE-2006-6757 affects cwmexplorer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in cwmExplorer 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and source code, and obtain sensitive information via directory traversal sequences in the show_file parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-6757?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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