How severe is CVE-2006-1079?

CVE-2006-1079 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-1079 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-1079?

CVE-2006-1079 affects Acme Labs Thttpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1079?

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-2006-1079 published?

CVE-2006-1079 was published on 2006-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-1079

CVE-2006-1079 is a high-severity vulnerability in Acme Labs Thttpd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Acme Labs Thttpd
Published: 2006-03-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

htpasswd, as used in Acme thttpd 2.25b and possibly other products such as Apache, might allow local users to gain privileges via shell metacharacters in a command line argument, which is used in a call to the system function. NOTE: since htpasswd is normally installed as a non-setuid program, and the exploit is through command line options, perhaps this issue should not be included in CVE. However, if there are some typical or recommended configurations that use htpasswd with sudo privileges, or common products that access htpasswd remotely, then perhaps it should be included.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1079?: htpasswd, as used in Acme thttpd 2.25b and possibly other products such as Apache, might allow local users to gain privileges via shell metacharacters in a command line argument, which is used in a call to the system function. NOTE: since htpasswd is normally installed as a non-setuid program, and the exploit is through command line options, perhaps this issue should not be included in CVE. However, if there are some typical or recommended configurations that use htpasswd with sudo privileges, or common products that access htpasswd remotely, then perhaps it should be included.
How severe is CVE-2006-1079?: CVE-2006-1079 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-1079 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1079?: CVE-2006-1079 affects Acme Labs Thttpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1079?: 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-2006-1079 published?: CVE-2006-1079 was published on 2006-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:acme_labs:thttpd:2.25b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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