CVE-2006-2060

Name: CVE-2006-2060
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-04-26T20:06:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.18%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-2060 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in action_admin/paysubscriptions.php in Invision Power Board (IPB) 2.1.x and 2.0.x before 20060425 allows remote authenticated administrators to include and execute arbitrary local PHP files via a .. (dot dot) in the name parameter, preceded by enough backspace (%08) characters to erase the initial static portion of a filename.. EPSS estimates a 2.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in action_admin/paysubscriptions.php in Invision Power Board (IPB) 2.1.x and 2.0.x before 20060425 allows remote authenticated administrators to include and execute arbitrary local PHP files via a .. (dot dot) in the name parameter, preceded by enough backspace (%08) characters to erase the initial static portion of a filename.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.18%

80.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Invision Power Services	Invision Power Board	2.0.x
Invision Power Services	Invision Power Board	2.1.x

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 26, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-2060?

How severe is CVE-2006-2060?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2060 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2060?

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Source: NVD / NIST