UNKNOWN CVSS 5.0
Published: 2006-10-26

CVE-2006-5536

d-link dsl-g624t Security Advisory (CVE-2006-5536)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2006-5536 impacting d-link dsl-g624t. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.0 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Directory traversal vulnerability in cgi-bin/webcm in D-Link DSL-G624T firmware 3.00B01T01.YA-C.20060616 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the getpage parameter.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product d-link / dsl-g624t
Affected Versions firmware_3.00b01t01.ya_c.2006-06-16
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2006-5536 impacting d-link dsl-g624t.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2006-5536.yaml
id: cve-2006-5536

info:
  name: d-link dsl-g624t - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2006-5536 affecting d-link dsl-g624t.
    Evaluation: Directory traversal vulnerability in cgi-bin/webcm in D-Link DSL-G624T firmware 3.00B01T01.YA-C.20060616 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary fil...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2006-5536
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 5.0
    cve-id: CVE-2006-5536
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2006-5536,d-link,dsl-g624t,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "dsl-g624t"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2006-5536.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2006-5536
# Target: d-link dsl-g624t | CVSS: 5.0 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2006-5536 (d-link dsl-g624t)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against d-link dsl-g624t scope (firmware_3.00b01t01.ya_c.2006-06-16).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2006-5536.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2006-5536
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install dsl-g624t 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade dsl-g624t 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update dsl-g624t

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i dsl-g624t 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i dsl-g624t

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2006-5536 in d-link dsl-g624t?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update d-link dsl-g624t packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2006-5536?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2006-5536?

CVE-2006-5536 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.0 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.0
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2006-5536
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor d-link
Product dsl-g624t
Published 2006-10-26
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N