How severe is CVE-2006-1211?

CVE-2006-1211 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-1211 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-2006-1211?

CVE-2006-1211 affects Micromuse Netcool Neusecure. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1211?

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-2006-1211 published?

CVE-2006-1211 was published on 2006-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-1211

CVE-2006-1211 is a high-severity vulnerability in Micromuse Netcool Neusecure 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Micromuse Netcool Neusecure
Published: 2006-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM Tivoli Micromuse Netcool/NeuSecure 3.0.236 configures a MySQL database to allow connections from any source IP address with the ns database account, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Netcool/NeuSecure application layer and perform unauthorized database actions. NOTE: IBM has privately confirmed to CVE that a fix is available for these issues.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1211?: IBM Tivoli Micromuse Netcool/NeuSecure 3.0.236 configures a MySQL database to allow connections from any source IP address with the ns database account, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Netcool/NeuSecure application layer and perform unauthorized database actions. NOTE: IBM has privately confirmed to CVE that a fix is available for these issues.
How severe is CVE-2006-1211?: CVE-2006-1211 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-1211 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-2006-1211?: CVE-2006-1211 affects Micromuse Netcool Neusecure. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1211?: 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-2006-1211 published?: CVE-2006-1211 was published on 2006-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:micromuse:netcool_neusecure:3.0.236:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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