CVE-2006-6028 in DoSePa
Summary
by MITRE
Directory traversal vulnerability in textview.php in Anton Vlasov DoSePa 1.0.4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) sequence or absolute file path in the file parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/28/2026
The directory traversal vulnerability identified in CVE-2006-6028 affects the DoSePa 1.0.4 content management system developed by Anton Vlasov. This security flaw exists within the textview.php component which processes file parameters without adequate input validation. The vulnerability stems from improper sanitization of user-supplied input that allows malicious actors to manipulate file access requests through directory traversal sequences. The flaw specifically permits attackers to navigate beyond the intended directory boundaries and access arbitrary files on the server filesystem. This represents a classic path traversal vulnerability that violates fundamental security principles of access control and input validation.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs when the textview.php script accepts a file parameter that contains directory traversal sequences such as .. or absolute file paths. When the application processes these inputs without proper validation or sanitization, it allows attackers to specify file paths that extend beyond the intended document root or restricted directories. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and can be exploited through HTTP requests that manipulate the file parameter to access sensitive system files, configuration files, or other restricted resources. This weakness directly maps to CWE-22, which defines improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, commonly known as path traversal or directory traversal attacks.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant as it provides remote attackers with unauthorized access to potentially sensitive information stored on the server. Attackers can leverage this flaw to read system configuration files, database credentials, application source code, or other confidential data that should remain protected. The vulnerability enables a wide range of malicious activities including data exfiltration, system reconnaissance, and potential privilege escalation within the application environment. Depending on the server configuration and file permissions, attackers may gain access to critical system resources that could compromise the overall security posture of the affected system. This vulnerability can be exploited by any remote user who can submit requests to the vulnerable textview.php endpoint.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability involve implementing proper input validation and sanitization measures within the application code. The most effective approach requires validating and filtering all user-supplied input parameters, particularly those used for file access operations. Developers should implement strict path validation that ensures file paths remain within designated directories and reject any input containing directory traversal sequences. Additional protective measures include implementing proper access controls, using secure coding practices, and employing web application firewalls to filter malicious requests. The remediation aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566 which covers the exploitation of vulnerabilities for initial access, and T1083 which involves discovering files and directories. Organizations should also consider implementing principle of least privilege access controls and regularly auditing file access patterns to detect potential exploitation attempts.