How severe is CVE-2006-5596?

CVE-2006-5596 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5596 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5596?

CVE-2006-5596 affects Aep Networks Smartgate Ssl Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5596?

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-2006-5596 published?

CVE-2006-5596 was published on 2006-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5596

CVE-2006-5596 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aep Networks Smartgate Ssl Server 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Aep Networks Smartgate Ssl Server
Published: 2006-10-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the SSL server in AEP Smartgate 4.3b allows remote attackers to download arbitrary files via ..\ (dot dot backslash) sequences in an HTTP GET request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5596?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the SSL server in AEP Smartgate 4.3b allows remote attackers to download arbitrary files via ..\ (dot dot backslash) sequences in an HTTP GET request.
How severe is CVE-2006-5596?: CVE-2006-5596 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5596 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5596?: CVE-2006-5596 affects Aep Networks Smartgate Ssl Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5596?: 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-2006-5596 published?: CVE-2006-5596 was published on 2006-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:aep_networks:smartgate_ssl_server:4.3b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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