CVE-2006-0225

CVE-2006-0225 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openbsd Openssh with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

scp in OpenSSH 4.2p1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via filenames that contain shell metacharacters or spaces, which are expanded twice.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0225?
scp in OpenSSH 4.2p1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via filenames that contain shell metacharacters or spaces, which are expanded twice.
How severe is CVE-2006-0225?
CVE-2006-0225 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-0225 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0225?
CVE-2006-0225 primarily affects Openbsd Openssh. In total, 33 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0225?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0225 published?
CVE-2006-0225 was published on 2006-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (33)

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