How severe is CVE-2006-5536?

CVE-2006-5536 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-5536 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5536?

CVE-2006-5536 affects D-link Dsl-g624t. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5536?

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

When was CVE-2006-5536 published?

CVE-2006-5536 was published on 2006-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5536

CVE-2006-5536 is a medium-severity vulnerability in D-link Dsl-g624t with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: D-link Dsl-g624t
Published: 2006-10-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in cgi-bin/webcm in D-Link DSL-G624T firmware 3.00B01T01.YA-C.20060616 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the getpage parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5536?: Directory traversal vulnerability in cgi-bin/webcm in D-Link DSL-G624T firmware 3.00B01T01.YA-C.20060616 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the getpage parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-5536?: CVE-2006-5536 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5536 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5536?: CVE-2006-5536 affects D-link Dsl-g624t. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5536?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5536 published?: CVE-2006-5536 was published on 2006-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:d-link:dsl-g624t:firmware_3.00b01t01.ya_c.2006-06-16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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