How severe is CVE-2006-5630?

CVE-2006-5630 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5630 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5630?

CVE-2006-5630 primarily affects Hosting Controller. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5630?

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-2006-5630 published?

CVE-2006-5630 was published on 2006-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5630

CVE-2006-5630 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hosting Controller 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: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hosting Controller
Published: 2006-10-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Hosting Controller 6.1 before Hotfix 3.3 allows remote attackers to (1) delete the virtual directory of an arbitrary site via a modified ForumID parameter in a disableforum action in DisableForum.asp and (2) create an arbitrary forum virtual directory via an empty ForumID parameter in an enableforum action in EnableForum.asp.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5630?: Hosting Controller 6.1 before Hotfix 3.3 allows remote attackers to (1) delete the virtual directory of an arbitrary site via a modified ForumID parameter in a disableforum action in DisableForum.asp and (2) create an arbitrary forum virtual directory via an empty ForumID parameter in an enableforum action in EnableForum.asp.
How severe is CVE-2006-5630?: CVE-2006-5630 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5630 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5630?: CVE-2006-5630 primarily affects Hosting Controller. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5630?: 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-2006-5630 published?: CVE-2006-5630 was published on 2006-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (18)

cpe:2.3:a:hosting_controller:hosting_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hosting_controller:hosting_controller:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hosting_controller:hosting_controller:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hosting_controller:hosting_controller:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hosting_controller:hosting_controller:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hosting_controller:hosting_controller:1.4b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hosting_controller:hosting_controller:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hosting_controller:hosting_controller:6.1_hotfix_1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hosting_controller:hosting_controller:6.1_hotfix_1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hosting_controller:hosting_controller:6.1_hotfix_1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hosting_controller:hosting_controller:6.1_hotfix_2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hosting_controller:hosting_controller:6.1_hotfix_2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hosting_controller:hosting_controller:6.1_hotfix_2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hosting_controller:hosting_controller:6.1_hotfix_2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hosting_controller:hosting_controller:6.1_hotfix_2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hosting_controller:hosting_controller:6.1_hotfix_3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hosting_controller:hosting_controller:2002:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hosting_controller:hosting_controller:2002_rc_1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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