How severe is CVE-2006-0181?

CVE-2006-0181 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-0181 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-0181?

CVE-2006-0181 primarily affects Cisco Cs-mars. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0181?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-0181 published?

CVE-2006-0181 was published on 2006-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0181

CVE-2006-0181 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Cs-mars with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cisco Cs-mars
Published: 2006-01-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cisco Security Monitoring, Analysis and Response System (CS-MARS) before 4.1.3 has an undocumented administrative account with a default password, which allows local users to gain privileges via the expert command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0181?: Cisco Security Monitoring, Analysis and Response System (CS-MARS) before 4.1.3 has an undocumented administrative account with a default password, which allows local users to gain privileges via the expert command.
How severe is CVE-2006-0181?: CVE-2006-0181 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-0181 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0181?: CVE-2006-0181 primarily affects Cisco Cs-mars. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0181?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-0181 published?: CVE-2006-0181 was published on 2006-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:h:cisco:cs-mars:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:cs-mars:4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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