How severe is CVE-2006-4908?

CVE-2006-4908 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-4908 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4908?

CVE-2006-4908 primarily affects Ohio State University Osu Httpd. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4908?

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

When was CVE-2006-4908 published?

CVE-2006-4908 was published on 2006-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4908

CVE-2006-4908 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ohio State University Osu Httpd 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% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ohio State University Osu Httpd
Published: 2006-09-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

OSU 3.11alpha and 3.10a allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a URL containing an * (asterisk) wildcard, which displays all matching file and directory information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4908?: OSU 3.11alpha and 3.10a allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a URL containing an * (asterisk) wildcard, which displays all matching file and directory information.
How severe is CVE-2006-4908?: CVE-2006-4908 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-4908 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4908?: CVE-2006-4908 primarily affects Ohio State University Osu Httpd. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4908?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4908 published?: CVE-2006-4908 was published on 2006-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ohio_state_university:osu_httpd:3.10a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ohio_state_university:osu_httpd:3.11alpha:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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