CVE-2006-6016
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.84%
Last modified
CVE-2006-6016 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. wp-admin/user-edit.php in WordPress before 2.0.5 allows remote authenticated users to read the metadata of an arbitrary user via a modified user_id parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
wp-admin/user-edit.php in WordPress before 2.0.5 allows remote authenticated users to read the metadata of an arbitrary user via a modified user_id parameter.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | <= 2.0.4 |
References
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200611-10.xmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200611-10.xmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2006-6016?
wp-admin/user-edit.php in WordPress before 2.0.5 allows remote authenticated users to read the metadata of an arbitrary user via a modified user_id parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-6016?
CVE-2006-6016 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6016?
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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