How severe is CVE-2006-0633?

CVE-2006-0633 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-0633 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-0633?

CVE-2006-0633 affects Invisionpower Invision Power Board. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0633?

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

When was CVE-2006-0633 published?

CVE-2006-0633 was published on 2006-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0633

CVE-2006-0633 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Invisionpower Invision Power Board with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Invisionpower Invision Power Board
Published: 2006-02-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The make_password function in ipsclass.php in Invision Power Board (IPB) 2.1.4 uses random data generated from partially predictable seeds to create the authentication code that is sent by e-mail to a user with a lost password, which might make it easier for remote attackers to guess the code and change the password for an IPB account, possibly involving millions of requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0633?: The make_password function in ipsclass.php in Invision Power Board (IPB) 2.1.4 uses random data generated from partially predictable seeds to create the authentication code that is sent by e-mail to a user with a lost password, which might make it easier for remote attackers to guess the code and change the password for an IPB account, possibly involving millions of requests.
How severe is CVE-2006-0633?: CVE-2006-0633 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-0633 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0633?: CVE-2006-0633 affects Invisionpower Invision Power Board. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0633?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0633 published?: CVE-2006-0633 was published on 2006-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:invisionpower:invision_power_board:2.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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