CVE-2006-5031

Name: CVE-2006-5031
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-09-27T23:07:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.34%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-5031 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in app/webroot/js/vendors.php in Cake Software Foundation CakePHP before 1.1.8.3544 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter, followed by a filename ending with "%00" and a .js filename.. EPSS estimates a 7.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in app/webroot/js/vendors.php in Cake Software Foundation CakePHP before 1.1.8.3544 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter, followed by a filename ending with "%00" and a .js filename.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.34%

93.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cakephp	Cakephp	<= 1.1.7.3363

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 27, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-5031?

How severe is CVE-2006-5031?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5031 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5031?

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Source: NVD / NIST