CVE-2006-5715

CVE-2006-5715 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Efs Software Easy Address Book 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

Description

Easy File Sharing (EFS) Easy Address Book 1.2, when run on an NTFS file system, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files under the web root by appending "::$DATA" to the end of an HTTP GET request, which accesses the alternate data stream.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5715?
Easy File Sharing (EFS) Easy Address Book 1.2, when run on an NTFS file system, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files under the web root by appending "::$DATA" to the end of an HTTP GET request, which accesses the alternate data stream.
How severe is CVE-2006-5715?
CVE-2006-5715 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5715 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-2006-5715?
CVE-2006-5715 affects Efs Software Easy Address Book. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5715?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5715 published?
CVE-2006-5715 was published on 2006-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)