How severe is CVE-2006-1948?

CVE-2006-1948 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-1948 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-1948?

CVE-2006-1948 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Notes. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1948?

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

When was CVE-2006-1948 published?

CVE-2006-1948 was published on 2006-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-1948

CVE-2006-1948 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Notes with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Lotus Notes
Published: 2006-04-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The "Add Sender to Address Book" operation (AddSenderToAddressBook.lss) and NameHelper.lss in IBM Lotus Notes 6.0 and 6.5 before 20060331 do not properly store information in the Personal Address Book when multiple messages are checked and a message uses AltFrom, which might allow user-assisted remote attackers to trick a user into sending e-mail to an unauthorized recipient.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1948?: The "Add Sender to Address Book" operation (AddSenderToAddressBook.lss) and NameHelper.lss in IBM Lotus Notes 6.0 and 6.5 before 20060331 do not properly store information in the Personal Address Book when multiple messages are checked and a message uses AltFrom, which might allow user-assisted remote attackers to trick a user into sending e-mail to an unauthorized recipient.
How severe is CVE-2006-1948?: CVE-2006-1948 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-1948 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1948?: CVE-2006-1948 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Notes. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1948?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-1948 published?: CVE-2006-1948 was published on 2006-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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