CVE-2006-0686
CVE-2006-0686 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Virtual Hosting Control System 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: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Virtual Hosting Control System
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
add_user.php in Virtual Hosting Control System (VHCS) 2.4.7.1 and earlier does not check user privileges when adding a new administrative user, which allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-0686?
- add_user.php in Virtual Hosting Control System (VHCS) 2.4.7.1 and earlier does not check user privileges when adding a new administrative user, which allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access.
- How severe is CVE-2006-0686?
- CVE-2006-0686 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2006-0686 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-0686?
- CVE-2006-0686 affects Virtual Hosting Control System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-0686?
- 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-2006-0686 published?
- CVE-2006-0686 was published on 2006-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18799
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/430
- http://www.rs-labs.com/adv/RS-Labs-Advisory-2006-1.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/424816/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16600
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0534
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24667
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:virtual_hosting_control_system:virtual_hosting_control_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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