PatchTheCVECVE-2006-5801: The owserver module in owfs and owhttpd 2.5p5 and earlier does not properly check the path type, which allows
CVE-2006-5801 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting owfs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The owserver module in owfs and owhttpd 2.5p5 and earlier does not properly check the path type, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) related to use of the path in owshell.
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 | 1.3% (top 29%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2006-11-08 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2006-5801?
owfs: upgrade to newer than 2.5_p5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2006-5801 being exploited?
CVE-2006-5801 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-2006-5801 affect?
CVE-2006-5801 affects owfs. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The owserver module in owfs and owhttpd 2.5p5 and earlier does not properly check the path type, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) related to use of the path in owshell.
How urgent is CVE-2006-5801?
Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.