How severe is CVE-2006-0917?

CVE-2006-0917 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2006-0917 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-0917?

CVE-2006-0917 affects Melange Melange Chat System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0917?

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

When was CVE-2006-0917 published?

CVE-2006-0917 was published on 2006-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0917

CVE-2006-0917 is a low-severity vulnerability in Melange Melange Chat System 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

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Melange Melange Chat System
Published: 2006-02-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Melange Chat Server (aka M-Chat), when accessed via a web browser, automatically sends cookies and other sensitive information for a server to any port specified in the associated link, which allows local users on that server to read the cookies from HTTP headers and possibly gain sensitive information, such as credentials, by setting up a listening port and reading the credentials when the victim clicks on the link.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0917?: Melange Chat Server (aka M-Chat), when accessed via a web browser, automatically sends cookies and other sensitive information for a server to any port specified in the associated link, which allows local users on that server to read the cookies from HTTP headers and possibly gain sensitive information, such as credentials, by setting up a listening port and reading the credentials when the victim clicks on the link.
How severe is CVE-2006-0917?: CVE-2006-0917 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-0917 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0917?: CVE-2006-0917 affects Melange Melange Chat System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0917?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0917 published?: CVE-2006-0917 was published on 2006-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:melange:melange_chat_system:1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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