How severe is CVE-2006-5597?

CVE-2006-5597 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5597 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5597?

CVE-2006-5597 affects Minihttp Web Forum File Sharing Sever Powerpack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5597?

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-2006-5597 published?

CVE-2006-5597 was published on 2006-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5597

CVE-2006-5597 is a high-severity vulnerability in Minihttp Web Forum File Sharing Sever Powerpack 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% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Minihttp Web Forum File Sharing Sever Powerpack
Published: 2006-10-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

join.asp in MiniHTTP Web Forum & File Server PowerPack 4.0 allows remote attackers to add or modify arbitrary user accounts via modified (1) frmMailBox and (2) frmUserPass parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5597?: join.asp in MiniHTTP Web Forum & File Server PowerPack 4.0 allows remote attackers to add or modify arbitrary user accounts via modified (1) frmMailBox and (2) frmUserPass parameters.
How severe is CVE-2006-5597?: CVE-2006-5597 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5597 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5597?: CVE-2006-5597 affects Minihttp Web Forum File Sharing Sever Powerpack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5597?: 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-2006-5597 published?: CVE-2006-5597 was published on 2006-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:minihttp:web_forum_file_sharing_sever_powerpack:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*