How severe is CVE-2006-1003?

CVE-2006-1003 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-1003 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-1003?

CVE-2006-1003 affects Netgear Wgt624. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1003?

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

When was CVE-2006-1003 published?

CVE-2006-1003 was published on 2006-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-1003

CVE-2006-1003 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netgear Wgt624 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: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netgear Wgt624
Published: 2006-03-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The backup configuration option in NETGEAR WGT624 Wireless Firewall Router stores sensitive information in cleartext, which allows remote attackers to obtain passwords and gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1003?: The backup configuration option in NETGEAR WGT624 Wireless Firewall Router stores sensitive information in cleartext, which allows remote attackers to obtain passwords and gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2006-1003?: CVE-2006-1003 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-1003 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1003?: CVE-2006-1003 affects Netgear Wgt624. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1003?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-1003 published?: CVE-2006-1003 was published on 2006-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:netgear:wgt624:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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