CVE-2006-2769

CVE-2006-2769 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sourcefire Snort with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Description

The HTTP Inspect preprocessor (http_inspect) in Snort 2.4.0 through 2.4.4 allows remote attackers to bypass "uricontent" rules via a carriage return (\r) after the URL and before the HTTP declaration.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2769?
The HTTP Inspect preprocessor (http_inspect) in Snort 2.4.0 through 2.4.4 allows remote attackers to bypass "uricontent" rules via a carriage return (\r) after the URL and before the HTTP declaration.
How severe is CVE-2006-2769?
CVE-2006-2769 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2769 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2769?
CVE-2006-2769 primarily affects Sourcefire Snort. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2769?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2769 published?
CVE-2006-2769 was published on 2006-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

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