CVE-2006-6679
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.07%
Last modified
CVE-2006-6679 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Pedro Lineu Orso chetcpasswd before 2.4 relies on the X-Forwarded-For HTTP header when verifying a client's status on an IP address ACL, which allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access by spoofing this header.. EPSS estimates a 2.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Pedro Lineu Orso chetcpasswd before 2.4 relies on the X-Forwarded-For HTTP header when verifying a client's status on an IP address ACL, which allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access by spoofing this header.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chetcpasswd Project | Chetcpasswd | < 2.4 |
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=394454Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=116371297325564&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22967Broken Link, Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/30544Broken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21102Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30451Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=394454Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=116371297325564&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22967Broken Link, Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/30544Broken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21102Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30451Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2006-6679?
Pedro Lineu Orso chetcpasswd before 2.4 relies on the X-Forwarded-For HTTP header when verifying a client's status on an IP address ACL, which allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access by spoofing this header.
How severe is CVE-2006-6679?
CVE-2006-6679 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6679?
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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