How severe is CVE-2006-1631?

CVE-2006-1631 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-1631 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-1631?

CVE-2006-1631 affects Cisco Content Services Switch 11500. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1631?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-1631 published?

CVE-2006-1631 was published on 2006-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-1631

CVE-2006-1631 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Content Services Switch 11500 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cisco Content Services Switch 11500
Published: 2006-04-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the HTTP compression functionality in Cisco CSS 11500 Series Content Services switches allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via (1) "valid, but obsolete" or (2) "specially crafted" HTTP requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1631?: Unspecified vulnerability in the HTTP compression functionality in Cisco CSS 11500 Series Content Services switches allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via (1) "valid, but obsolete" or (2) "specially crafted" HTTP requests.
How severe is CVE-2006-1631?: CVE-2006-1631 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-1631 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1631?: CVE-2006-1631 affects Cisco Content Services Switch 11500. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1631?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-1631 published?: CVE-2006-1631 was published on 2006-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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