CVE-2006-3835

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Apache Tomcat 5 before 5.5.17 allows remote attackers to list directories via a semicolon (;) preceding a filename with a mapped extension, as demonstrated by URLs ending with /;index.jsp and /;help.do.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 97.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

July 25, 2006

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (60)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-07/0467.html
cve@mitrehttp://community.ca.com/blogs/casecurityresponseblog/archive/2009/01/23.aspx
cve@mitrehttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00002.html
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/25212
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/30899
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/30908
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/33668
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/37297
cve@mitrehttp://securitytracker.com/id?1016576
cve@mitrehttp://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-239312-1
cve@mitrehttp://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-206.htm
cve@mitrehttp://support.ca.com/irj/portal/anonymous/phpsupcontent?contentID=197540
cve@mitrehttp://tomcat.apache.org/security-4.html
cve@mitrehttp://tomcat.apache.org/security-5.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0261.html

Affected Packages

(1 across 1 ecosystem)

Maven(1)

Package	Vulnerable range	Fixed in	Dependents
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat	—	5.5.17	—

Data Freshness Timeline

(refreshed 7× in last 7d / 15× in last 30d)

Every time one of our enrichment pipelines (NVD, MITRE cvelistV5, EPSS, CISA KEV, GHSA, OSV, vendor advisories) ran against this CVE. Most recent first.

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-28254✓ verified
First seen Jul 21, 2006
Apache Tomcat 5 - Information Disclosure
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2006-3835?

CVE-2006-3835 is a none vulnerability published on July 25, 2006. Apache Tomcat 5 before 5.5.17 allows remote attackers to list directories via a semicolon (;) preceding a filename with a mapped extension, as demonstrated by URLs ending with /;index.jsp and /;help.do.

When was CVE-2006-3835 disclosed?

CVE-2006-3835 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on July 25, 2006, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2006-3835 actively exploited?

CVE-2006-3835 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 97.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2006-3835?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2006-3835, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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