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CVE-2006-2531

UnknownEPSS 7.36%

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CVE-2006-2531 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Ipswitch WhatsUp Professional 2006 only verifies the user's identity via HTTP headers, which allows remote attackers to spoof being a trusted console and bypass authentication by setting HTTP User-Agent header to "Ipswitch/1.0" and the User-Application header to "NmConsole".. EPSS estimates a 7.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Ipswitch WhatsUp Professional 2006 only verifies the user's identity via HTTP headers, which allows remote attackers to spoof being a trusted console and bypass authentication by setting HTTP User-Agent header to "Ipswitch/1.0" and the User-Application header to "NmConsole".

Metrics

EPSS Probability
7.36%

93.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IpswitchWhatsupprofessional_2006

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-2531?
Ipswitch WhatsUp Professional 2006 only verifies the user's identity via HTTP headers, which allows remote attackers to spoof being a trusted console and bypass authentication by setting HTTP User-Agent header to "Ipswitch/1.0" and the User-Application header to "NmConsole".
How severe is CVE-2006-2531?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2531 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2531?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST