CVE-2006-5050

CVE-2006-5050 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rob Landley Busybox 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

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in httpd in Rob Landley BusyBox allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via URL-encoded "%2e%2e/" sequences in the URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5050?
Directory traversal vulnerability in httpd in Rob Landley BusyBox allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via URL-encoded "%2e%2e/" sequences in the URI.
How severe is CVE-2006-5050?
CVE-2006-5050 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5050 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5050?
CVE-2006-5050 affects Rob Landley Busybox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5050?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5050 published?
CVE-2006-5050 was published on 2006-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)