How severe is CVE-2006-5714?

CVE-2006-5714 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-5714 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5714?

CVE-2006-5714 affects Efs Software Efs Web Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5714?

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

When was CVE-2006-5714 published?

CVE-2006-5714 was published on 2006-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5714

CVE-2006-5714 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Efs Software Efs Web Server 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: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Efs Software Efs Web Server
Published: 2006-11-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Easy File Sharing (EFS) Web Server 4.0, when running on an NTFS file system, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files under the web root by appending "::$DATA" to the end of a HTTP GET request, which accesses the alternate data stream.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5714?: Easy File Sharing (EFS) Web Server 4.0, when running on an NTFS file system, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files under the web root by appending "::$DATA" to the end of a HTTP GET request, which accesses the alternate data stream.
How severe is CVE-2006-5714?: CVE-2006-5714 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5714 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5714?: CVE-2006-5714 affects Efs Software Efs Web Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5714?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5714 published?: CVE-2006-5714 was published on 2006-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:efs_software:efs_web_server:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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