CVE-2006-5981
CVE-2006-5981 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Biba Software Seleniumserver Ftp Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Biba Software Seleniumserver Ftp Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in SeleniumServer FTP Server 1.0, and possibly earlier, allow remote attackers to list arbitrary directories, read arbitrary files, and upload arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in the (1) DIR (LIST or NLST), (2) GET (RETR), and (3) PUT (STOR) commands.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-5981?
- Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in SeleniumServer FTP Server 1.0, and possibly earlier, allow remote attackers to list arbitrary directories, read arbitrary files, and upload arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in the (1) DIR (LIST or NLST), (2) GET (RETR), and (3) PUT (STOR) commands.
- How severe is CVE-2006-5981?
- CVE-2006-5981 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2006-5981 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-5981?
- CVE-2006-5981 affects Biba Software Seleniumserver Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-5981?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-5981 published?
- CVE-2006-5981 was published on 2006-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22928
- http://whitestar.linuxbox.org/pipermail/exploits/2006-November/000037.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/30448
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4540
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30332
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:biba_software:seleniumserver_ftp_server:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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