MEDIUM
CVE-2006-5001
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: September 26, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
5.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the log analyzer in WS_FTP Server 5.05 before Hotfix 1, and possibly other versions down to 5.0, prevents certain sensitive information from being displayed in the (1) Files and (2) Summary tabs. NOTE: in the early publication of this identifier on 20060926, the description was used for the wrong issue.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2006-5001 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
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2006-5001
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 26, 2006
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2006-5001 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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