CVE-2006-6865: Directory traversal vulnerability in SAFileUpSamples/util/viewsrc.asp in SoftArtisans FileUp (SAFileUp) 5.0.14

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-6865 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting fileup. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in SAFileUpSamples/util/viewsrc.asp in SoftArtisans FileUp (SAFileUp) 5.0.14 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a %c0%ae. (Unicode dot dot) in the path parameter, which bypasses the checks for ".." sequences.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.6% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: softartisans

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

softartisans fileup DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.0.14

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0.14

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0.14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison fileup sudo apt install fileup=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.14> sudo apt-mark hold fileup

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

dnf --showduplicates list fileup sudo dnf downgrade fileup-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.14> sudo dnf versionlock add fileup

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: SoftArtisans SAFileUp 5.0.14 - 'viewsrc.asp' Script Source 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-2006-6865?

fileup: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-6865 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6865 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-2006-6865 affect?

CVE-2006-6865 affects fileup. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Directory traversal vulnerability in SAFileUpSamples/util/viewsrc.asp in SoftArtisans FileUp (SAFileUp) 5.0.14 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a %c0%ae. (Unicode dot dot) in the path parameter, which bypasses the checks

How urgent is CVE-2006-6865?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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