How severe is CVE-2006-2020?

CVE-2006-2020 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-2020 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2020?

CVE-2006-2020 affects Asteriskathome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2020?

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-2006-2020 published?

CVE-2006-2020 was published on 2006-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2020

CVE-2006-2020 is a high-severity vulnerability in Asteriskathome with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Asteriskathome
Published: 2006-04-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Asterisk Recording Interface (ARI) in Asterisk@Home before 2.8 stores recordings/includes/main.conf under the web document root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain password information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2020?: Asterisk Recording Interface (ARI) in Asterisk@Home before 2.8 stores recordings/includes/main.conf under the web document root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain password information.
How severe is CVE-2006-2020?: CVE-2006-2020 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-2020 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2020?: CVE-2006-2020 affects Asteriskathome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2020?: 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-2006-2020 published?: CVE-2006-2020 was published on 2006-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:asteriskathome:asteriskathome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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