How severe is CVE-2006-0213?

CVE-2006-0213 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-0213 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-0213?

CVE-2006-0213 primarily affects Kolab Kolab Groupware Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0213?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-0213 published?

CVE-2006-0213 was published on 2006-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0213

CVE-2006-0213 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kolab Kolab Groupware Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Kolab Kolab Groupware Server
Published: 2006-01-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Kolab Server 2.0.1, 2.0.2 and development versions pre-2.1-20051215 and earlier, when authenticating users via secure SMTP, stores authentication credentials in plaintext in the postfix.log file, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0213?: Kolab Server 2.0.1, 2.0.2 and development versions pre-2.1-20051215 and earlier, when authenticating users via secure SMTP, stores authentication credentials in plaintext in the postfix.log file, which allows local users to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2006-0213?: CVE-2006-0213 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-0213 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0213?: CVE-2006-0213 primarily affects Kolab Kolab Groupware Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0213?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0213 published?: CVE-2006-0213 was published on 2006-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:kolab:kolab_groupware_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kolab:kolab_groupware_server:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kolab:kolab_groupware_server:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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