How severe is CVE-2006-0656?

CVE-2006-0656 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-0656 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-0656?

CVE-2006-0656 primarily affects Hp Systems Insight Manager. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0656?

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

When was CVE-2006-0656 published?

CVE-2006-0656 was published on 2006-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0656

CVE-2006-0656 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Systems Insight Manager 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: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Systems Insight Manager
Published: 2006-02-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in HP Systems Insight Manager 4.2 through 5.0 SP3 for Windows allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-2006.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0656?: Directory traversal vulnerability in HP Systems Insight Manager 4.2 through 5.0 SP3 for Windows allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-2006.
How severe is CVE-2006-0656?: CVE-2006-0656 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-0656 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0656?: CVE-2006-0656 primarily affects Hp Systems Insight Manager. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0656?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0656 published?: CVE-2006-0656 was published on 2006-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:systems_insight_manager:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:systems_insight_manager:4.2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:systems_insight_manager:4.2:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:systems_insight_manager:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:systems_insight_manager:5.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:systems_insight_manager:5.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:systems_insight_manager:5.0:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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