CVE-2006-0046

CVE-2006-0046 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cameron Simpson Adzapper with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

squid_redirect script in adzapper before 2006-01-29 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a URL with a large number of trailing / (forward slashes), which might produce inefficient regular expressions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0046?
squid_redirect script in adzapper before 2006-01-29 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a URL with a large number of trailing / (forward slashes), which might produce inefficient regular expressions.
How severe is CVE-2006-0046?
CVE-2006-0046 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-0046 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0046?
CVE-2006-0046 primarily affects Cameron Simpson Adzapper. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0046?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-0046 published?
CVE-2006-0046 was published on 2006-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)