CVE-2006-2839
Directory traversal vulnerability in PG Problem Editor module (PGProblemEditor.pm) in WeBWorK...
CVE-2006-2839 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 6.4) in Webwork, published June 6, 2006. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 1.76%, the 78th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 6.4 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 1.76%EPSS, 78th percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in PG Problem Editor module (PGProblemEditor.pm) in WeBWorK Online Homework Delivery System 2.2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to read and write files outside of the templates directory.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Directory traversal vulnerability in PG Problem Editor module (PGProblemEditor.pm) in WeBWorK Online Homework Delivery System 2.2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to read and write files outside of the templates directory.
- Record
CVE-2006-2839- CVSS 2.0
- 6.4 Medium
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Directory traversal vulnerability in PG Problem Editor module (PGProblemEditor.pm) in WeBWorK Online Homework Delivery System 2.2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to read and write files outside of the templates directory.
- Record
CVE-2006-2839- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2006-2836No score
Directory traversal vulnerability in PG Problem Editor module (PGProblemEditor.pm) in WeBWorK Online Homework Delivery System 2.2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to read and write files outside of the templates directory.
- Record
EUVD-2006-2836- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-crfj-4hvq-7qmvNo score
Directory traversal vulnerability in PG Problem Editor module (PGProblemEditor.pm) in WeBWorK...
Directory traversal vulnerability in PG Problem Editor module (PGProblemEditor.pm) in WeBWorK Online Homework Delivery System 2.2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to read and write files outside of the templates directory.
- Record
GHSA-crfj-4hvq-7qmv- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2086
secunia.com/advisories/20405
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26975
sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=421453
devel.webwork.rochester.edu/twiki/bin/view/Webwork/WeBWorKRelease2pt2pt1
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-2839
github.com/advisories/GHSA-crfj-4hvq-7qmv