How severe is CVE-2006-1788?

CVE-2006-1788 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2006-1788 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-1788?

CVE-2006-1788 affects Adobe Document Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1788?

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

When was CVE-2006-1788 published?

CVE-2006-1788 was published on 2006-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-1788

CVE-2006-1788 is a low-severity vulnerability in Adobe Document Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. 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 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Adobe Document Server
Published: 2006-04-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Adobe Document Server for Reader Extensions 6.0, during log on, provides different error messages depending on whether the user ID is valid or invalid, which allows remote attackers to more easily identify valid user IDs via brute force attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1788?: Adobe Document Server for Reader Extensions 6.0, during log on, provides different error messages depending on whether the user ID is valid or invalid, which allows remote attackers to more easily identify valid user IDs via brute force attacks.
How severe is CVE-2006-1788?: CVE-2006-1788 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-1788 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1788?: CVE-2006-1788 affects Adobe Document Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1788?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-1788 published?: CVE-2006-1788 was published on 2006-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:document_server:6.0:*:reader_extensions:*:*:*:*:*