How severe is CVE-2006-6751?

CVE-2006-6751 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6751 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6751?

CVE-2006-6751 primarily affects Dxmsoft Xm Easy Personal Ftp Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6751?

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

When was CVE-2006-6751 published?

CVE-2006-6751 was published on 2006-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6751

CVE-2006-6751 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dxmsoft Xm Easy Personal 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-134.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-134
Affected product: Dxmsoft Xm Easy Personal Ftp Server
Published: 2006-12-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in XM Easy Personal FTP Server 5.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via format string specifiers in the USER command or certain other available or nonexistent commands. NOTE: It was later reported that 5.3.0 is also vulnerable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6751?: Format string vulnerability in XM Easy Personal FTP Server 5.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via format string specifiers in the USER command or certain other available or nonexistent commands. NOTE: It was later reported that 5.3.0 is also vulnerable.
How severe is CVE-2006-6751?: CVE-2006-6751 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6751 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6751?: CVE-2006-6751 primarily affects Dxmsoft Xm Easy Personal Ftp Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6751?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6751 published?: CVE-2006-6751 was published on 2006-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:dxmsoft:xm_easy_personal_ftp_server:5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dxmsoft:xm_easy_personal_ftp_server:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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