CVE-2006-6533: Directory traversal vulnerability in admin/templates_boxes_layout.php in osCommerce 3.0a3 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary PHP...

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in admin/templates_boxes_layout.php in osCommerce 3.0a3 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary PHP files via a .. (dot dot) in the filter parameter. NOTE: this issue can be leveraged to obtain full path information in error messages.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.59%

72.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oscommerce	Oscommerce	3.0a3

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 14, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-6533?

Directory traversal vulnerability in admin/templates_boxes_layout.php in osCommerce 3.0a3 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary PHP files via a .. (dot dot) in the filter parameter. NOTE: this issue can be leveraged to obtain full path information in error messages.

How severe is CVE-2006-6533?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-6533 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6533?

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.