How severe is CVE-2006-5869?

CVE-2006-5869 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-5869 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5869?

CVE-2006-5869 affects Pstotext. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5869?

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

When was CVE-2006-5869 published?

CVE-2006-5869 was published on 2006-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5869

CVE-2006-5869 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pstotext with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Pstotext
Published: 2006-11-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

pstotext before 1.9 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a file name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5869?: pstotext before 1.9 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a file name.
How severe is CVE-2006-5869?: CVE-2006-5869 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5869 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5869?: CVE-2006-5869 affects Pstotext. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5869?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5869 published?: CVE-2006-5869 was published on 2006-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pstotext:pstotext:1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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