CVE-2006-0947

CVE-2006-0947 is a high-severity vulnerability in Thomson Speedtouch with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Thomson SpeedTouch modem running firmware 5.3.2.6.0 allows remote attackers to create users that cannot be deleted via scripting code in the "31" parameter in a NewUser function, which is not filtered by the modem when creating the account, but cannot be deleted by the administrator, possibly due to cleansing that occurs in the administrator interface.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0947?
Thomson SpeedTouch modem running firmware 5.3.2.6.0 allows remote attackers to create users that cannot be deleted via scripting code in the "31" parameter in a NewUser function, which is not filtered by the modem when creating the account, but cannot be deleted by the administrator, possibly due to cleansing that occurs in the administrator interface.
How severe is CVE-2006-0947?
CVE-2006-0947 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-0947 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0947?
CVE-2006-0947 primarily affects Thomson Speedtouch. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0947?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-0947 published?
CVE-2006-0947 was published on 2006-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

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