MEDIUM
CVE-2006-5000
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: September 26, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Multiple buffer overflows in WS_FTP Server 5.05 before Hotfix 1, and possibly other versions down to 5.0, have unknown impact and remote authenticated attack vectors via the (1) XCRC, (2) XMD5, and (3) XSHA1 commands. NOTE: in the early publication of this identifier on 20060926, the description was used for the wrong issue.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2006-5000 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
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (10)
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http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-029.htmlVendor Advisory
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http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-029.htmlVendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2006-5000
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 26, 2006
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2006-5000 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.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.