CVE-2006-5443: Unspecified vulnerability in XIAO Gang WWW Interactive Mathematics Server (WIMS) before 3.60 allows remote att

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-5443?

www interactive mathematics server: upgrade to newer than 3.56. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-5443 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5443 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-2006-5443 affect?

CVE-2006-5443 affects www interactive mathematics server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Unspecified vulnerability in XIAO Gang WWW Interactive Mathematics Server (WIMS) before 3.60 allows remote attackers to modify unspecified data via unspecified vectors involving "variable rights."

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-5443?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2006-5443 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting www interactive mathematics server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unspecified vulnerability in XIAO Gang WWW Interactive Mathematics Server (WIMS) before 3.60 allows remote attackers to modify unspecified data via unspecified vectors involving "variable rights."

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-10-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: xiao gang

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-10-23 17:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xiao gang www interactive mathematics server UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.56 · 3.40 · 3.42 · 3.44 · 3.46 · 3.48 · 3.50 · 3.52

Fixed in: newer than 3.56

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy www-interactive-mathematics-server || rpm -q www-interactive-mathematics-server || www-interactive-mathematics-server --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.56 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade www-interactive-mathematics-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade www-interactive-mathematics-server

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-2006-5443?

www interactive mathematics server: upgrade to newer than 3.56. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-5443 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5443 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-2006-5443 affect?

CVE-2006-5443 affects www interactive mathematics server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Unspecified vulnerability in XIAO Gang WWW Interactive Mathematics Server (WIMS) before 3.60 allows remote attackers to modify unspecified data via unspecified vectors involving "variable rights."

How urgent is CVE-2006-5443?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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