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CVE-2006-6888

UnknownEPSS 2.23%

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CVE-2006-6888 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. P-News 1.16 and 1.17 store sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain the administrative account name and password hash via a direct request for db/user.dat.. EPSS estimates a 2.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

P-News 1.16 and 1.17 store sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain the administrative account name and password hash via a direct request for db/user.dat.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.23%

80.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
P-NewsP-News1.16
P-NewsP-News1.17

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-6888?
P-News 1.16 and 1.17 store sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain the administrative account name and password hash via a direct request for db/user.dat.
How severe is CVE-2006-6888?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-6888 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6888?
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