How severe is CVE-2006-5949?

CVE-2006-5949 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-5949 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5949?

CVE-2006-5949 affects Altools Alftp Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5949?

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

When was CVE-2006-5949 published?

CVE-2006-5949 was published on 2006-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5949

CVE-2006-5949 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Altools Alftp Ftp Server 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Altools Alftp Ftp Server
Published: 2006-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in ALTools ALFTP FTP Server 4.1 beta 1, and possibly earlier, allows remote attackers to create arbitrary directories via directory traversal sequences in a MKD request. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; details are obtained from third party sources.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5949?: Directory traversal vulnerability in ALTools ALFTP FTP Server 4.1 beta 1, and possibly earlier, allows remote attackers to create arbitrary directories via directory traversal sequences in a MKD request. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; details are obtained from third party sources.
How severe is CVE-2006-5949?: CVE-2006-5949 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5949 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5949?: CVE-2006-5949 affects Altools Alftp Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5949?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5949 published?: CVE-2006-5949 was published on 2006-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:altools:alftp_ftp_server:4.1_beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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