How severe is CVE-2006-5851?

CVE-2006-5851 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2006-5851 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5851?

CVE-2006-5851 primarily affects Openbase International Ltd Openbase. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5851?

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

When was CVE-2006-5851 published?

CVE-2006-5851 was published on 2006-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5851

CVE-2006-5851 is a low-severity vulnerability in Openbase International Ltd Openbase with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-59.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Openbase International Ltd Openbase
Published: 2006-11-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

openexec in OpenBase SQL before 10.0.1 allows local users to create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/output file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5328.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5851?: openexec in OpenBase SQL before 10.0.1 allows local users to create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/output file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5328.
How severe is CVE-2006-5851?: CVE-2006-5851 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-5851 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5851?: CVE-2006-5851 primarily affects Openbase International Ltd Openbase. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5851?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5851 published?: CVE-2006-5851 was published on 2006-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:openbase_international_ltd:openbase:7.0.15:*:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openbase_international_ltd:openbase:8.0.4:*:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openbase_international_ltd:openbase:9.1.5:*:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openbase_international_ltd:openbase:10.0:*:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*

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