CVE-2006-1161

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in Easy File Sharing (EFS) Web Server 3.2 allows remote registered users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a malicious file to the Windows startup folder.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 88.3%
KEV: Not listed

Published

March 12, 2006

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/23791
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427158/100/0/threaded
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17046
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39994
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/23791
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427158/100/0/threaded
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17046
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39994

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-27378✓ verified
First seen Mar 9, 2006
Easy File Sharing Web Server 3.2 - Full Path Request Arbitrary File Upload
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2006-1161?

CVE-2006-1161 is a none vulnerability published on March 12, 2006. Absolute path traversal vulnerability in Easy File Sharing (EFS) Web Server 3.2 allows remote registered users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a malicious file to the Windows startup folder.

When was CVE-2006-1161 disclosed?

CVE-2006-1161 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on March 12, 2006, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2006-1161 actively exploited?

CVE-2006-1161 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 88.3% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2006-1161?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2006-1161, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2006-1161

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