MEDIUM
CVE-2006-2644
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: May 30, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
4.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
AWStats 6.5, and possibly other versions, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by using the configdir parameter to awstats.pl to upload a configuration file whose name contains shell metacharacters, then access that file using the LogFile directive.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2006-2644 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityP
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
awstats1 product(s)
awstats
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (22)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/20164Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/20283Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/20164Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/20283Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2006-2644
CVSS Score4.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 30, 2006
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2006-2644 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.