How severe is CVE-2006-2162?

CVE-2006-2162 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-2162 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-2006-2162?

CVE-2006-2162 affects Nagios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2162?

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

When was CVE-2006-2162 published?

CVE-2006-2162 was published on 2006-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2162

CVE-2006-2162 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nagios 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: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Nagios
Published: 2006-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in CGI scripts in Nagios 1.x before 1.4 and 2.x before 2.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a negative content length (Content-Length) HTTP header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2162?: Buffer overflow in CGI scripts in Nagios 1.x before 1.4 and 2.x before 2.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a negative content length (Content-Length) HTTP header.
How severe is CVE-2006-2162?: CVE-2006-2162 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2162 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-2006-2162?: CVE-2006-2162 affects Nagios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2162?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2162 published?: CVE-2006-2162 was published on 2006-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nagios:nagios:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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