CVE-2006-2519: Directory traversal vulnerability in include/inc_ext/spaw/spaw_control.class.php in phpwcms 1.2.5-DEV allows remote attackers to include arbitrary loc...

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in include/inc_ext/spaw/spaw_control.class.php in phpwcms 1.2.5-DEV allows remote attackers to include arbitrary local files via .. (dot dot) sequences in the spaw_root parameter. NOTE: CVE analysis suggests that this issue is actually in SPAW Editor PHP Edition.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.65%

73.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phpwcms	Phpwcms	1.2.5_dev

References

Timeline

Published: May 22, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-2519?

Directory traversal vulnerability in include/inc_ext/spaw/spaw_control.class.php in phpwcms 1.2.5-DEV allows remote attackers to include arbitrary local files via .. (dot dot) sequences in the spaw_root parameter. NOTE: CVE analysis suggests that this issue is actually in SPAW Editor PHP Edition.

How severe is CVE-2006-2519?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2519 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2519?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.