How severe is CVE-2006-5210?

CVE-2006-5210 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-5210 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5210?

CVE-2006-5210 primarily affects Ciphertrust Ironmail. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5210?

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

When was CVE-2006-5210 published?

CVE-2006-5210 was published on 2006-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5210

CVE-2006-5210 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ciphertrust Ironmail 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: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ciphertrust Ironmail
Published: 2006-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in IronWebMail before 6.1.1 HotFix-17 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a GET request to the IM_FILE identifier with double-url-encoded "../" sequences ("%252e%252e/").

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5210?: Directory traversal vulnerability in IronWebMail before 6.1.1 HotFix-17 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a GET request to the IM_FILE identifier with double-url-encoded "../" sequences ("%252e%252e/").
How severe is CVE-2006-5210?: CVE-2006-5210 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5210 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5210?: CVE-2006-5210 primarily affects Ciphertrust Ironmail. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5210?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5210 published?: CVE-2006-5210 was published on 2006-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ciphertrust:ironmail:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ciphertrust:ironmail:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ciphertrust:ironmail:4.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ciphertrust:ironmail:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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