CVE-2006-5099

CVE-2006-5099 is a high-severity vulnerability in Andreas Gohr Dokuwiki with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

lib/exec/fetch.php in DokuWiki before 2006-03-09e, when conf[imconvert] is configured to use ImageMagick, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) w and (2) h parameters, which are not filtered when invoking convert.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5099?
lib/exec/fetch.php in DokuWiki before 2006-03-09e, when conf[imconvert] is configured to use ImageMagick, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) w and (2) h parameters, which are not filtered when invoking convert.
How severe is CVE-2006-5099?
CVE-2006-5099 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5099 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5099?
CVE-2006-5099 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-2006-5099?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-5099 published?
CVE-2006-5099 was published on 2006-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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