CVE-2006-1253

CVE-2006-1253 is a high-severity vulnerability in Glftpd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in glFTPd before 2.01 RC5 allows remote attackers to bypass IP checks via a crafted DNS hostname, possibly a hostname that appears to be an IP address.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1253?
Unspecified vulnerability in glFTPd before 2.01 RC5 allows remote attackers to bypass IP checks via a crafted DNS hostname, possibly a hostname that appears to be an IP address.
How severe is CVE-2006-1253?
CVE-2006-1253 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-1253 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1253?
CVE-2006-1253 primarily affects Glftpd. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1253?
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-2006-1253 published?
CVE-2006-1253 was published on 2006-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (28)

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