Paisterist Simple HTTP Scanner up to 0.2 Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Paisterist Simple HTTP Scanner up to 0.2. It has been rated as very critical. This issue affects some unknown processing. Performing a manipulation results in Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2006-5026. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Paisterist Simple HTTP Scanner up to 0.2. It has been classified as very critical. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Paisterist Simple HTTP Scanner (sHTTPScanner) before 0.3 have unknown impact and attack vectors.

The weakness was disclosed 09/27/2006 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at sourceforge.net. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2006-5026 since 09/27/2006. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/09/2025).

Upgrading to version 0.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The entries VDB-32486 and VDB-32485 are pretty similar. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.4

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Temp Score: 9.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Simple HTTP Scanner 0.3

Timelineinfo

09/27/2006 🔍
09/27/2006 +0 days 🔍
09/27/2006 +0 days 🔍
03/12/2015 +3088 days 🔍
04/09/2025 +3681 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: sourceforge.net
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-5026 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-5026
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-32487
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 15:51
Updated: 04/09/2025 10:41
Changes: 03/12/2015 15:51 (45), 09/25/2017 11:26 (2), 04/09/2025 10:41 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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