CVE-2006-4963
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: September 23, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Exponent CMS 0.96.3 allows remote attackers to read and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) sequence in the view parameter in the show_view action in the calendarmodule module, as demonstrated by executing PHP code through session files.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2006-4963 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2006-4963. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2006-4963 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts