How severe is CVE-2006-5098?

CVE-2006-5098 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-5098 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-2006-5098?

CVE-2006-5098 primarily affects Andreas Gohr Dokuwiki. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5098?

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

When was CVE-2006-5098 published?

CVE-2006-5098 was published on 2006-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5098

CVE-2006-5098 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Andreas Gohr Dokuwiki 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% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Andreas Gohr Dokuwiki
Published: 2006-09-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

lib/exec/fetch.php in DokuWiki before 2006-03-09e allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via large w and h parameters, when resizing an image.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5098?: lib/exec/fetch.php in DokuWiki before 2006-03-09e allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via large w and h parameters, when resizing an image.
How severe is CVE-2006-5098?: CVE-2006-5098 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5098 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-2006-5098?: CVE-2006-5098 primarily affects Andreas Gohr Dokuwiki. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5098?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5098 published?: CVE-2006-5098 was published on 2006-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:andreas_gohr:dokuwiki:release_2006-03-05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:andreas_gohr:dokuwiki:release_2006-03-09:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:andreas_gohr:dokuwiki:release_2006-03-09e:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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