CVE-2006-6757

cwmExplorer 1.0 - Directory Traversal via show_file Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2006-6757. PoCs published by ajann.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a source code disclosure vulnerability in cwmExplorer 1.0 by manipulating the 'show_file' parameter to access arbitrary files. The vulnerability arises from improper input validation in the PHP script.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in cwmExplorer 1.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and source code, and obtain sensitive information via directory traversal sequences in the show_file parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by ajann · textwebappsasp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2963

This exploit demonstrates a source code disclosure vulnerability in cwmExplorer 1.0 by manipulating the 'show_file' parameter to access arbitrary files. The vulnerability arises from improper input validation in the PHP script.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: cwmExplorer 1.0
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the vulnerable web application
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2963
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/5117
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21683

Scores

EPSS 0.0267
EPSS Percentile 83.8%

Details

Status published
Products (2)
cwm-design/cwmexplorer 1.0
cwm-design/cwmexplorer < 1.1
Published Dec 27, 2006
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026