CVE-2006-5986

Name: CVE-2006-5986
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-11-20T21:07:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.15%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-5986 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. admin/options.php in Extreme CMS 0.9, and possibly earlier, does not require authentication, which might allow remote attackers to conduct unauthorized activities. NOTE: this issue can be combined with another vulnerability to expand the scope of a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack without authentication. EPSS estimates a 1.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

admin/options.php in Extreme CMS 0.9, and possibly earlier, does not require authentication, which might allow remote attackers to conduct unauthorized activities. NOTE: this issue can be combined with another vulnerability to expand the scope of a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack without authentication. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; details are obtained from third party sources.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.15%

62.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Extreme Cms	Extreme Cms	<= 0.9

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/22919Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4529
http://secunia.com/advisories/22919Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4529

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-5986?

How severe is CVE-2006-5986?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5986 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5986?

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