CVE-2006-5801

CVE-2006-5801 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Owfs 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

The owserver module in owfs and owhttpd 2.5p5 and earlier does not properly check the path type, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) related to use of the path in owshell.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5801?
The owserver module in owfs and owhttpd 2.5p5 and earlier does not properly check the path type, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) related to use of the path in owshell.
How severe is CVE-2006-5801?
CVE-2006-5801 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5801 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5801?
CVE-2006-5801 affects Owfs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5801?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5801 published?
CVE-2006-5801 was published on 2006-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)