How severe is CVE-2006-0261?

CVE-2006-0261 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2006-0261 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-0261?

CVE-2006-0261 primarily affects Oracle Database Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0261?

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

When was CVE-2006-0261 published?

CVE-2006-0261 was published on 2006-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0261

CVE-2006-0261 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Database Server
Published: 2006-01-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Oracle Database server 8.1.7.4, 9.0.1.5, 9.2.0.7, and 10.1.0.5 have unspecified impact and attack vectors, as identified by Oracle Vuln# (1) DB07 in the Dictionary component and (2) DB14 in the Oracle Label Security component. NOTE: Oracle has not disputed reliable researcher claims that DB07 involves plaintext storage of the TDE wallet password in a trace file by event 10053.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0261?: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Oracle Database server 8.1.7.4, 9.0.1.5, 9.2.0.7, and 10.1.0.5 have unspecified impact and attack vectors, as identified by Oracle Vuln# (1) DB07 in the Dictionary component and (2) DB14 in the Oracle Label Security component. NOTE: Oracle has not disputed reliable researcher claims that DB07 involves plaintext storage of the TDE wallet password in a trace file by event 10053.
How severe is CVE-2006-0261?: CVE-2006-0261 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-0261 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0261?: CVE-2006-0261 primarily affects Oracle Database Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0261?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-0261 published?: CVE-2006-0261 was published on 2006-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:8.1.7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:9.0.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:9.0.1.5:*:fips:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:9.2.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:10.1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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