How severe is CVE-2006-2115?

CVE-2006-2115 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-2115 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2115?

CVE-2006-2115 primarily affects Sws Sws Simple Web Server. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2115?

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-2006-2115 published?

CVE-2006-2115 was published on 2006-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2115

CVE-2006-2115 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sws Sws Simple Web Server 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sws Sws Simple Web Server
Published: 2006-05-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in SWS web Server 0.1.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors that are not properly handled in a syslog function call.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2115?: Format string vulnerability in SWS web Server 0.1.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors that are not properly handled in a syslog function call.
How severe is CVE-2006-2115?: CVE-2006-2115 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-2115 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2115?: CVE-2006-2115 primarily affects Sws Sws Simple Web Server. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2115?: 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-2006-2115 published?: CVE-2006-2115 was published on 2006-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:sws:sws_simple_web_server:0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sws:sws_simple_web_server:0.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sws:sws_simple_web_server:0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sws:sws_simple_web_server:0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sws:sws_simple_web_server:0.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sws:sws_simple_web_server:0.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sws:sws_simple_web_server:0.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sws:sws_simple_web_server:0.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sws:sws_simple_web_server:0.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sws:sws_simple_web_server:0.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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