How severe is CVE-2006-4550?

CVE-2006-4550 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-4550 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4550?

CVE-2006-4550 affects Chxo Feedsplitter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4550?

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

When was CVE-2006-4550 published?

CVE-2006-4550 was published on 2006-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4550

CVE-2006-4550 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Chxo Feedsplitter 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: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Chxo Feedsplitter
Published: 2006-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in CHXO Feedsplitter 2006-01-21 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary XML files via .. (dot dot) sequences in the format parameter with a leading ".", which bypasses a security check.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4550?: Directory traversal vulnerability in CHXO Feedsplitter 2006-01-21 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary XML files via .. (dot dot) sequences in the format parameter with a leading ".", which bypasses a security check.
How severe is CVE-2006-4550?: CVE-2006-4550 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-4550 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4550?: CVE-2006-4550 affects Chxo Feedsplitter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4550?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4550 published?: CVE-2006-4550 was published on 2006-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:chxo:feedsplitter:2006-01-21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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