CVE-2006-6457

Name: CVE-2006-6457
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-12-11T17:28:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.13%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-6457 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. tiki-wiki_rss.php in Tikiwiki 1.9.5, 1.9.2, and possibly other versions allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (MySQL username and password) via an invalid (large or negative) ver parameter, which leaks the information in an error message.. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

tiki-wiki_rss.php in Tikiwiki 1.9.5, 1.9.2, and possibly other versions allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (MySQL username and password) via an invalid (large or negative) ver parameter, which leaks the information in an error message.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.13%

62.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tiki	Tikiwiki Cms\/Groupware	1.9.2
Tiki	Tikiwiki Cms\/Groupware	1.9.5

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 11, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-6457?

How severe is CVE-2006-6457?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-6457 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6457?

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Source: NVD / NIST