CVE-2006-5982

Name: CVE-2006-5982
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-11-20T21:07:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.57%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-5982 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SeleniumServer FTP Server 1.0, and possibly earlier, stores user passwords in plaintext in the Servers directory, which allows attackers to obtain passwords by reading the file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; details are obtained from third party sources.. EPSS estimates a 1.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SeleniumServer FTP Server 1.0, and possibly earlier, stores user passwords in plaintext in the Servers directory, which allows attackers to obtain passwords by reading the file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; details are obtained from third party sources.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.57%

72.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-310

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Biba Software	Seleniumserver Ftp Server	1.0

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/22928Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/30449
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4540Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30334
http://secunia.com/advisories/22928Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/30449
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4540Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30334

Timeline

Published: Nov 20, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-5982?

How severe is CVE-2006-5982?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5982 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5982?

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