MEDIUMPOC
CVE-2006-5198
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: November 14, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
4.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The WZFILEVIEW.FileViewCtrl.61 ActiveX control (aka Sky Software "FileView" ActiveX control) for WinZip 10.0 before build 7245 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified "unsafe methods."
Technical Analysis
CVE-2006-5198 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.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2006-5198. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
winzip1 product(s)
winzip
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (20)
→
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/512804US Government Resource
→
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-040.htmlVendor Advisory
→
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/512804US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2006-5198
CVSS Score4.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 14, 2006
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2006-5198 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.