How severe is CVE-2006-5196?

CVE-2006-5196 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5196 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5196?

CVE-2006-5196 affects Motorola Surfboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5196?

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-2006-5196 published?

CVE-2006-5196 was published on 2006-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5196

CVE-2006-5196 is a high-severity vulnerability in Motorola Surfboard with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Motorola Surfboard
Published: 2006-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The HTTP interface in the Motorola SURFboard SB4200 Cable Modem allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device crash) via a request with MfcISAPICommand set to SecretProc and a long string in the Secret parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5196?: The HTTP interface in the Motorola SURFboard SB4200 Cable Modem allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device crash) via a request with MfcISAPICommand set to SecretProc and a long string in the Secret parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-5196?: CVE-2006-5196 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5196 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5196?: CVE-2006-5196 affects Motorola Surfboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5196?: 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-2006-5196 published?: CVE-2006-5196 was published on 2006-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:motorola:surfboard:sb4200:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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