CVE-2006-5850
CVE-2006-5850 is a high-severity vulnerability in Essen Essentia Web Server 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: 7% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Essen Essentia Web Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Essentia Web Server 2.15 for Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URI, as demonstrated by a GET or HEAD request. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-5850?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in Essentia Web Server 2.15 for Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URI, as demonstrated by a GET or HEAD request. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
- How severe is CVE-2006-5850?
- CVE-2006-5850 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-5850 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-5850?
- CVE-2006-5850 affects Essen Essentia Web Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-5850?
- 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-2006-5850 published?
- CVE-2006-5850 was published on 2006-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-November/050537.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22718
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1846
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/451115/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/451382/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20910
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4384
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30049
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2716
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:essen:essentia_web_server:2.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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