CVE-2006-6855: AIDeX Mini-WebServer 1.1 early release 3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) v

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-6855 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting mini-webserver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

AIDeX Mini-WebServer 1.1 early release 3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a flood of HTTP GET requests, possibly related to display of HTTP log data by the GUI. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.4% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: aidex

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

aidex mini-webserver DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1_rc3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1_rc3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mini-webserver || rpm -q mini-webserver || mini-webserver --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1_rc3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mini-webserver sudo apt install mini-webserver=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1_rc3> sudo apt-mark hold mini-webserver

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

dnf --showduplicates list mini-webserver sudo dnf downgrade mini-webserver-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1_rc3> sudo dnf versionlock add mini-webserver

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: AIDeX Mini-WebServer 1.1 - Remote Crash (Denial of Service)

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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-2006-6855?

mini-webserver: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-6855 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6855 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-2006-6855 affect?

CVE-2006-6855 affects mini-webserver. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). AIDeX Mini-WebServer 1.1 early release 3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a flood of HTTP GET requests, possibly related to display of HTTP log data by the GUI. NOTE: some of these details are obtained

How urgent is CVE-2006-6855?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

References

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