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CVE-2006-4246

UnknownEPSS 0.88%

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CVE-2006-4246 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Usermin before 1.220 (20060629) allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, possibly related to chfn/save.cgi not properly handling an empty shell parameter, which results in changing root's shell instead of the shell of a specified user.. EPSS estimates a 0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Usermin before 1.220 (20060629) allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, possibly related to chfn/save.cgi not properly handling an empty shell parameter, which results in changing root's shell instead of the shell of a specified user.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.88%

54.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
UserminUsermin<= 1.210
UserminUsermin0.4
UserminUsermin0.5
UserminUsermin0.6
UserminUsermin0.7
UserminUsermin0.8
UserminUsermin0.9
UserminUsermin0.91
UserminUsermin0.92
UserminUsermin0.93
UserminUsermin0.94
UserminUsermin0.95
UserminUsermin0.96
UserminUsermin0.97
UserminUsermin0.98
UserminUsermin0.99
UserminUsermin1.000
UserminUsermin1.010
UserminUsermin1.020
UserminUsermin1.030
UserminUsermin1.040
UserminUsermin1.051
UserminUsermin1.060
UserminUsermin1.070
UserminUsermin1.080
UserminUsermin1.090
UserminUsermin1.100
UserminUsermin1.110
UserminUsermin1.120
UserminUsermin1.130
UserminUsermin1.140
UserminUsermin1.150

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Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-4246?
Usermin before 1.220 (20060629) allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, possibly related to chfn/save.cgi not properly handling an empty shell parameter, which results in changing root's shell instead of the shell of a specified user.
How severe is CVE-2006-4246?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4246 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4246?
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