CVE-2006-2148

CVE-2006-2148 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cgiirc 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

Multiple buffer overflows in client.c in CGI:IRC (CGIIRC) before 0.5.8 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) cookies or (2) the query string.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2148?
Multiple buffer overflows in client.c in CGI:IRC (CGIIRC) before 0.5.8 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) cookies or (2) the query string.
How severe is CVE-2006-2148?
CVE-2006-2148 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-2148 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2148?
CVE-2006-2148 primarily affects Cgiirc. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2148?
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-2006-2148 published?
CVE-2006-2148 was published on 2006-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)