How severe is CVE-2006-5001?

CVE-2006-5001 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-5001 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 32% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5001?

CVE-2006-5001 primarily affects Ipswitch Ws Ftp Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5001?

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

When was CVE-2006-5001 published?

CVE-2006-5001 was published on 2006-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5001

CVE-2006-5001 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ipswitch Ws Ftp Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 32% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 32% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ipswitch Ws Ftp Server
Published: 2006-09-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the log analyzer in WS_FTP Server 5.05 before Hotfix 1, and possibly other versions down to 5.0, prevents certain sensitive information from being displayed in the (1) Files and (2) Summary tabs. NOTE: in the early publication of this identifier on 20060926, the description was used for the wrong issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5001?: Unspecified vulnerability in the log analyzer in WS_FTP Server 5.05 before Hotfix 1, and possibly other versions down to 5.0, prevents certain sensitive information from being displayed in the (1) Files and (2) Summary tabs. NOTE: in the early publication of this identifier on 20060926, the description was used for the wrong issue.
How severe is CVE-2006-5001?: CVE-2006-5001 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5001 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 32% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5001?: CVE-2006-5001 primarily affects Ipswitch Ws Ftp Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5001?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5001 published?: CVE-2006-5001 was published on 2006-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.ipswitch.com/support/ws_ftp-server/releases/wr505hf1.asp

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:ws_ftp_server:5.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:ws_ftp_server:5.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:progress:ws_ftp_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:progress:ws_ftp_server:5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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