CVE-2006-6514: Winamp Web Interface (Wawi) 7.5.13 and earlier uses an insufficient comparison to determine whether a direc...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2006-6514 is an information exposure flaw in Winamp Web Interface (Wawi) 7.5.13 and earlier. A logged-in remote user may access directories outside the intended application root when directory names overlap in a specific way. Business impact depends on whether Wawi is still deployed and what files are reachable. Exposure is likely limited to legacy environments still running Wawi 7.5.13 or earlier, especially where the web interface is reachable by untrusted or broadly shared authenticated users. Internet exposure would raise urgency. Prioritize if Wawi is exposed beyond a tightly controlled network or can access sensitive local files. Otherwise, handle as legacy-risk cleanup with a clear owner and retirement plan. Mitigation focus: Inventory and remove unsupported Wawi deployments where possible.; If still required, restrict Wawi to trusted internal networks only.; Limit accounts allowed to authenticate to the Wawi interface..

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Jun 29, 2026, 08:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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