CVE-2006-5826
CVE-2006-5826 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Texas Imperial Software Wftpd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Texas Imperial Software Wftpd
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in Texas Imperial Software WFTPD Pro Server 3.23.1.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via crafted APPE commands that contain "/" (slash) or "\" (backslash) characters.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-5826?
- Buffer overflow in Texas Imperial Software WFTPD Pro Server 3.23.1.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via crafted APPE commands that contain "/" (slash) or "\" (backslash) characters.
- How severe is CVE-2006-5826?
- CVE-2006-5826 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2006-5826 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-5826?
- CVE-2006-5826 affects Texas Imperial Software Wftpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-5826?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-5826 published?
- CVE-2006-5826 was published on 2006-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=116289234522958&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=116295408114746&w=2
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1837
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017173
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450851/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20942
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30079
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2734
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:texas_imperial_software:wftpd:3.23.1.1:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*
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