CVE-2006-0917

Name: CVE-2006-0917
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-02-28T11:02:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-0917 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Melange Chat Server (aka M-Chat), when accessed via a web browser, automatically sends cookies and other sensitive information for a server to any port specified in the associated link, which allows local users on that server to read the cookies from HTTP headers and possibly gain sensitive information, such as credentials, by setting up a listening port and reading the credentials when the victim clicks on the link.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Melange Chat Server (aka M-Chat), when accessed via a web browser, automatically sends cookies and other sensitive information for a server to any port specified in the associated link, which allows local users on that server to read the cookies from HTTP headers and possibly gain sensitive information, such as credentials, by setting up a listening port and reading the credentials when the victim clicks on the link.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.34%

26.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Melange	Melange Chat System	1.10

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 28, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0917?

How severe is CVE-2006-0917?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0917 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0917?

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Source: NVD / NIST