How severe is CVE-2006-5031?

No CVSS score has been assigned to CVE-2006-5031 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2006-5031?

CVE-2006-5031 affects the following packages: cakephp/cakephp (Packagist). Ecosystems affected: Packagist.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5031?

Update cakephp/cakephp to 1.1.8.3544 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2006-5031 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.

How do I detect CVE-2006-5031 in my Packagist dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for cakephp/cakephp, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate CVE-2006-5031 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Resolve every user-supplied path to its canonical form and reject anything that escapes the intended directory, and run the component under an account that has no read or write access outside the directory it legitimately serves.

Is CVE-2006-5031 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 3 known exploit references for CVE-2006-5031, including 1 documented proof-of-concept exploit on Exploit-DB and 2 in-the-wild exploitations observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2006-5031?

CVE-2006-5031 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 7.7%, placing it in the 95th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-5031?

CVE-2006-5031 is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation. This is a high-impact weakness class that often enables remote code execution or data exposure.

When was CVE-2006-5031 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2006-5031 was published on September 27, 2006 and was last updated on April 10, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

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Not in CISA KEV

CVE-2006-5031 — cakephp

CVE-2006-5031 is a Path Traversal vulnerability in cakephp/cakephp. 3 public exploit or proof-of-concept references are indexed, so weaponization risk is real. A fix is available for cakephp/cakephp — see the affected versions and patch details below.

CakePHP directory traversal vulnerability allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files

Also known asGHSA-rw73-xmpv-j5x2

Published

Sep 27, 2006

Updated

Apr 10, 2026

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

1 / 1

Exploits

3 known

Exploitation data as of Nov 1, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

7.7%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk+0.14%

Lower risk than most CVEs95th percentile — riskier than 95% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

Real-World Exposure

1 pkg affected

🐘cakephp/cakephp

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Packagist packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

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.

Affected Packages

1 total 1 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
🐘Packagist	`cakephp/cakephp`	≥ 1.0.1.2708&&< 1.1.8.3544	1.1.8.3544`composer require cakephp/cakephp:^1.1.8.3544`

Affected Products

1 product · 1 configurations

Application

cakephpcakephp

≤ 1.1.7.3363

range

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

EDB-28645webappsphp✓ Verified

CakePHP 1.1.7.3363 - 'Vendors.php' Directory Traversal

by GulfTech Security · Sep 22, 2006

Exploit-DB Source

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for cakephp/cakephp, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update cakephp/cakephp to 1.1.8.3544 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2006-5031 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
Resolve every user-supplied path to its canonical form and reject anything that escapes the intended directory, and run the component under an account that has no read or write access outside the directory it legitimately serves.