How severe is CVE-2006-0439?

CVE-2006-0439 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-0439 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-0439?

CVE-2006-0439 affects Text Rider. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0439?

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

When was CVE-2006-0439 published?

CVE-2006-0439 was published on 2006-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0439

CVE-2006-0439 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Text Rider with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Text Rider
Published: 2006-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Text Rider 2.4 stores sensitive data in the data directory under the web document root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain usernames and password hashes by directly accessing data/userlist.txt.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0439?: Text Rider 2.4 stores sensitive data in the data directory under the web document root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain usernames and password hashes by directly accessing data/userlist.txt.
How severe is CVE-2006-0439?: CVE-2006-0439 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-0439 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0439?: CVE-2006-0439 affects Text Rider. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0439?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0439 published?: CVE-2006-0439 was published on 2006-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:text_rider:text_rider:2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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