CVE-2006-2248: Xeneo Web Server 2.2.22.0 allows remote attackers to obtain the source code of script files via crafted reques

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-2248 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting xeneo web server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Xeneo Web Server 2.2.22.0 allows remote attackers to obtain the source code of script files via crafted requests containing dot, space, and slash characters in the file extension.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-05-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: northern solutions

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-05-09 10:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

northern solutions xeneo web server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.2.22.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2.22.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy xeneo-web-server || rpm -q xeneo-web-server || xeneo-web-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2.22.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xeneo-web-server sudo apt install xeneo-web-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.22.0> sudo apt-mark hold xeneo-web-server

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list xeneo-web-server sudo dnf downgrade xeneo-web-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.22.0> sudo dnf versionlock add xeneo-web-server

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-2248?

xeneo web server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-2248 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2248 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-2006-2248 affect?

CVE-2006-2248 affects xeneo web server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Xeneo Web Server 2.2.22.0 allows remote attackers to obtain the source code of script files via crafted requests containing dot, space, and slash characters in the file extension.

How urgent is CVE-2006-2248?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2002-1248 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE Northern Solutions Xeneo Web Server 2.1.0.0, 2.0.759.6, and other versions before 2.1.5 allows remote attacker

References

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