CVE-2006-5981: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in SeleniumServer FTP Server 1.0, and possibly earlier, allow rem

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MEDIUM 6.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-5981 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting seleniumserver ftp server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in SeleniumServer FTP Server 1.0, and possibly earlier, allow remote attackers to list arbitrary directories, read arbitrary files, and upload arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in the (1) DIR (LIST or NLST), (2) GET (RETR), and (3) PUT (STOR) commands.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2006-11-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: biba software

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-11-20 21:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

biba software seleniumserver ftp server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy seleniumserver-ftp-server || rpm -q seleniumserver-ftp-server || seleniumserver-ftp-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison seleniumserver-ftp-server sudo apt install seleniumserver-ftp-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold seleniumserver-ftp-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list seleniumserver-ftp-server sudo dnf downgrade seleniumserver-ftp-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add seleniumserver-ftp-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-2006-5981?

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

Is CVE-2006-5981 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5981 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-2006-5981 affect?

CVE-2006-5981 affects seleniumserver ftp server. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in SeleniumServer FTP Server 1.0, and possibly earlier, allow remote attackers to list arbitrary directories, read arbitrary files, and upload arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in

How urgent is CVE-2006-5981?

Priority 42/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2006-5982 HIGH 10.0 DOWNGRADE SeleniumServer FTP Server 1.0, and possibly earlier, stores user passwords in plaintext in the Servers directo

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