CVE-2006-0838

CVE-2006-0838 is a low-severity vulnerability in Micromuse Netcool Neusecure with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

IBM Tivoli Micromuse Netcool/NeuSecure 3.0.236 stores cleartext passwords in the (1) CMS_DBPASS, (2) CMSM_DBPASS, and (3) RPT_DBPASS fields in /etc/neusecure.conf, and in (4) /opt/NeuSecure/bin/ns_archiver.log, which allows local users to gain privileges. NOTE: IBM has privately confirmed to CVE that a fix is available for these issues.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0838?
IBM Tivoli Micromuse Netcool/NeuSecure 3.0.236 stores cleartext passwords in the (1) CMS_DBPASS, (2) CMSM_DBPASS, and (3) RPT_DBPASS fields in /etc/neusecure.conf, and in (4) /opt/NeuSecure/bin/ns_archiver.log, which allows local users to gain privileges. NOTE: IBM has privately confirmed to CVE that a fix is available for these issues.
How severe is CVE-2006-0838?
CVE-2006-0838 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-0838 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0838?
CVE-2006-0838 affects Micromuse Netcool Neusecure. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0838?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0838 published?
CVE-2006-0838 was published on 2006-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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