How severe is CVE-2006-5198?

CVE-2006-5198 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-5198 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 60% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5198?

CVE-2006-5198 affects Winzip. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5198?

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

When was CVE-2006-5198 published?

CVE-2006-5198 was published on 2006-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5198

CVE-2006-5198 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Winzip with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 60% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 60% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Winzip
Published: 2006-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The WZFILEVIEW.FileViewCtrl.61 ActiveX control (aka Sky Software "FileView" ActiveX control) for WinZip 10.0 before build 7245 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified "unsafe methods."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5198?: The WZFILEVIEW.FileViewCtrl.61 ActiveX control (aka Sky Software "FileView" ActiveX control) for WinZip 10.0 before build 7245 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified "unsafe methods."
How severe is CVE-2006-5198?: CVE-2006-5198 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5198 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 60% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5198?: CVE-2006-5198 affects Winzip. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5198?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5198 published?: CVE-2006-5198 was published on 2006-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:winzip:winzip:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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