Analyst readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2006-1996 is an information disclosure issue in Scry Gallery 1.1. A malformed page parameter can cause an error message that reveals the server-side file path. This is not described as direct system compromise, but exposed paths can help attackers plan follow-on attacks against a legacy web application.
Executive priority
Handle as a low-priority legacy exposure unless Scry Gallery is internet-facing or co-located with sensitive systems. The business risk is mainly attacker reconnaissance, not proven direct compromise from this CVE alone.
Technical view
The CVE describes Scry Gallery 1.1 disclosing sensitive path information when an invalid p parameter is supplied. The public bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, vendor fix details, or confirmed affected CPEs. Available references characterize the issue as full path disclosure, with one reference title also mentioning directory traversal.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to public or internal sites still running Scry Gallery 1.1. Because this is a 2006-era gallery application, current exposure should be validated through asset inventory, web content discovery, and legacy hosting reviews.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The described behavior is remotely reachable through a web parameter and mainly leaks environmental information. Treat it as reconnaissance value unless other vulnerabilities exist on the same host.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse and old. The CVE record identifies path disclosure through an invalid p parameter, while the affected product metadata is incomplete. Avoid expanding scope beyond Scry Gallery 1.1 unless corroborated by vendor or advisory evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Check vendor or archived project guidance for any Scry Gallery 1.1 fix.
- Remove or replace Scry Gallery if it is no longer maintained.
- Disable detailed error display in production web environments.
- Restrict access to legacy gallery instances if removal is not immediate.
- Review server logs for repeated malformed gallery page requests.
Validation and detection
- Inventory web servers for Scry Gallery installations and version indicators.
- Confirm whether any discovered instance matches Scry Gallery 1.1.
- Review production error handling for path disclosure behavior.
- Check application logs for suspicious requests targeting the p parameter.
- Document exposure status even if the product is retired.
Public sources used
Based on public source material and reviewed before publication.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 17668CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID
- ADV-2006-1490CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_VUPEN
- scry-gallery-index-path-disclosure(25990)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- 784CVE reference · third-party-advisory, x_refsource_SREASON
- 20060425 Interesting Scry stuffCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_VIM
- 20060421 Scry Gallery Directory Traversal & Full Path Disclosure VulnerabilitesCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_BUGTRAQ
- 19777CVE reference · third-party-advisory, x_refsource_SECUNIA
- 24890CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_OSVDB
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