CVE-2006-5715: Easy File Sharing (EFS) Easy Address Book 1.2, when run on an NTFS file system, allows remote attackers to rea

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-5715 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting easy address book. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Easy File Sharing (EFS) Easy Address Book 1.2, when run on an NTFS file system, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files under the web root by appending "::$DATA" to the end of an HTTP GET request, which accesses the alternate data stream.

Why this priority

EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	6.4% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-11-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: efs software

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-11-04 01:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

efs software easy address book DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy easy-address-book || rpm -q easy-address-book || easy-address-book --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison easy-address-book sudo apt install easy-address-book=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo apt-mark hold easy-address-book

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

dnf --showduplicates list easy-address-book sudo dnf downgrade easy-address-book-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add easy-address-book

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: EFS Easy Address Book Web Server 1.2 - Remote File Stream

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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-2006-5715?

easy address book: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-5715 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5715 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-2006-5715 affect?

CVE-2006-5715 affects easy address book. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Easy File Sharing (EFS) Easy Address Book 1.2, when run on an NTFS file system, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files under the web root by appending "::$DATA" to the end of an HTTP GET request, which accesses the alternate data s

How urgent is CVE-2006-5715?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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