How severe is CVE-2006-2237?

CVE-2006-2237 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-2237 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 58% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2237?

CVE-2006-2237 primarily affects Awstats. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2237?

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

When was CVE-2006-2237 published?

CVE-2006-2237 was published on 2006-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2237

CVE-2006-2237 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Awstats with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 58% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 58% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Awstats
Published: 2006-05-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The web interface for AWStats 6.4 and 6.5, when statistics updates are enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the migrate parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2237?: The web interface for AWStats 6.4 and 6.5, when statistics updates are enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the migrate parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-2237?: CVE-2006-2237 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2237 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 58% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2237?: CVE-2006-2237 primarily affects Awstats. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2237?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2237 published?: CVE-2006-2237 was published on 2006-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:awstats:awstats:6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:awstats:awstats:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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