CVE-2006-1598

CVE-2006-1598 is a high-severity vulnerability in An An-httpd 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

AN HTTPD 1.42n, and possibly other versions before 1.42p, allows remote attackers to obtain source code of scripts via crafted requests with (1) dot and (2) space characters in the file extension.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1598?
AN HTTPD 1.42n, and possibly other versions before 1.42p, allows remote attackers to obtain source code of scripts via crafted requests with (1) dot and (2) space characters in the file extension.
How severe is CVE-2006-1598?
CVE-2006-1598 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-1598 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1598?
CVE-2006-1598 primarily affects An An-httpd. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1598?
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-2006-1598 published?
CVE-2006-1598 was published on 2006-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

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