CVE-2006-1598: AN HTTPD 1.42n, and possibly other versions before 1.42p, allows remote attackers to obtain source code of scr

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-1598?

an-httpd: upgrade to newer than 1.42n. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-1598 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1598 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2006-1598 affect?

CVE-2006-1598 affects an-httpd. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). AN HTTPD 1.42n, and possibly other versions before 1.42p, allows remote attackers to obtain source code of scripts via crafted requests with (1) dot and (2) space characters in the file extension.

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2006-1598 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting an-httpd. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

AN HTTPD 1.42n, and possibly other versions before 1.42p, allows remote attackers to obtain source code of scripts via crafted requests with (1) dot and (2) space characters in the file extension.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-04-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: an

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-04-03 17:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

an an-httpd UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.42n · 1.2b · 1.38 · 1.39 · 1.40 · 1.41 · 1.41b · 1.41c

Fixed in: newer than 1.42n

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy an-httpd || rpm -q an-httpd || an-httpd --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.42n (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade an-httpd

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade an-httpd

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-1598?

an-httpd: upgrade to newer than 1.42n. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-1598 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1598 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2006-1598 affect?

CVE-2006-1598 affects an-httpd. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). AN HTTPD 1.42n, and possibly other versions before 1.42p, allows remote attackers to obtain source code of scripts via crafted requests with (1) dot and (2) space characters in the file extension.

How urgent is CVE-2006-1598?

Priority 47/100. High severity

Software pages

Apache HTTP Server vulnerabilities

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