How severe is CVE-2006-0843?

CVE-2006-0843 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-0843 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-0843?

CVE-2006-0843 affects Leif M. Wright Web Blog. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0843?

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

When was CVE-2006-0843 published?

CVE-2006-0843 was published on 2006-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0843

CVE-2006-0843 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Leif M. Wright Web Blog 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: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Leif M. Wright Web Blog
Published: 2006-02-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Leif M. Wright's Blog 3.5 stores the config file and other txt files under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to read the administrator's password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0843?: Leif M. Wright's Blog 3.5 stores the config file and other txt files under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to read the administrator's password.
How severe is CVE-2006-0843?: CVE-2006-0843 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-0843 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0843?: CVE-2006-0843 affects Leif M. Wright Web Blog. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0843?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0843 published?: CVE-2006-0843 was published on 2006-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:leif_m._wright:web_blog:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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