How severe is CVE-2006-1620?

CVE-2006-1620 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-1620 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-1620?

CVE-2006-1620 primarily affects Hosting Controller. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1620?

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

When was CVE-2006-1620 published?

CVE-2006-1620 was published on 2006-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-1620

CVE-2006-1620 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hosting Controller 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% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hosting Controller
Published: 2006-04-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

admin/accounts/AccountActions.asp in Hosting Controller 2002 RC 1 allows remote attackers to modify passwords of other users, probably via an "Update User" ActionType with a modified UserName parameter and the PassCheck parameter set to TRUE. It was later reported that the vulnerability is present in 6.1 Hotfix 3.3 and earlier.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1620?: admin/accounts/AccountActions.asp in Hosting Controller 2002 RC 1 allows remote attackers to modify passwords of other users, probably via an "Update User" ActionType with a modified UserName parameter and the PassCheck parameter set to TRUE. It was later reported that the vulnerability is present in 6.1 Hotfix 3.3 and earlier.
How severe is CVE-2006-1620?: CVE-2006-1620 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-1620 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1620?: CVE-2006-1620 primarily affects Hosting Controller. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1620?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-1620 published?: CVE-2006-1620 was published on 2006-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:hosting_controller:hosting_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hosting_controller:hosting_controller:2002_rc_1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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