CVE-2006-2926
HighPublic exploitStack-based buffer overflow in the WWW Proxy Server of Qbik WinGate 6.1.1.1077 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long URL HTTP request.
Published Jun 9, 2006 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2006-2926 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Wingate (Qbik).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
71%
Higher than 99.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the WWW Proxy Server of Qbik WinGate 6.1.1.1077 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long URL HTTP request.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WingateQbik | 6.1.1.1077 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 9, 2006
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- advisory20483
- exploit20060607 MDaemon NOT vulnerable .. sorry for the advisory.. QBik Wingate is vulnerable
- exploitMSF qbik_wingate_wwwproxy.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16690
- exploitExploitDB-1885
FAQ
Common Questions.
Stack-based buffer overflow in the WWW Proxy Server of Qbik WinGate 6.1.1.1077 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long URL HTTP request.
Affected: Wingate (Qbik) versions 6.1.1.1077. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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