HIGHPOC
CVE-2006-5925
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: November 15, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Links web browser 1.00pre12 and Elinks 0.9.2 with smbclient installed allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in an smb:// URI, as demonstrated by using PUT and GET statements.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2006-5925 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-2006-5925. 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 ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (56)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/22905Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/22920Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/22923Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/23022Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/23132Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/23188Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/23234Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/23389Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/23467Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/24005Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/24054Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2006-5925
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 15, 2006
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2006-5925 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.