CVE-2006-5597: join.asp in MiniHTTP Web Forum & File Server PowerPack 4.0 allows remote attackers to add or modify arbitrary

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-5597 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting web forum file sharing sever powerpack. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

join.asp in MiniHTTP Web Forum & File Server PowerPack 4.0 allows remote attackers to add or modify arbitrary user accounts via modified (1) frmMailBox and (2) frmUserPass parameters.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-10-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: minihttp

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-10-28 00:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

minihttp web forum file sharing sever powerpack DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy web-forum-file-sharing-sever-powerpack || rpm -q web-forum-file-sharing-sever-powerpack || web-forum-file-sharing-sever-powerpack --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison web-forum-file-sharing-sever-powerpack sudo apt install web-forum-file-sharing-sever-powerpack=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo apt-mark hold web-forum-file-sharing-sever-powerpack

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

dnf --showduplicates list web-forum-file-sharing-sever-powerpack sudo dnf downgrade web-forum-file-sharing-sever-powerpack-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add web-forum-file-sharing-sever-powerpack

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: MiniHTTPServer Web Forum & File Sharing Server 4.0 - Add User

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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-2006-5597?

web forum file sharing sever powerpack: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-5597 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5597 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-2006-5597 affect?

CVE-2006-5597 affects web forum file sharing sever powerpack. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). join.asp in MiniHTTP Web Forum & File Server PowerPack 4.0 allows remote attackers to add or modify arbitrary user accounts via modified (1) frmMailBox and (2) frmUserPass parameters.

How urgent is CVE-2006-5597?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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