How severe is CVE-2006-2185?

CVE-2006-2185 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-2185 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2185?

CVE-2006-2185 affects Novell Netware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2185?

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

When was CVE-2006-2185 published?

CVE-2006-2185 was published on 2006-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2185

CVE-2006-2185 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Netware 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: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Novell Netware
Published: 2006-05-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PORTAL.NLM in Novell Netware 6.5 SP5 writes the username and password in cleartext to the abend.log log file when the groupOperationsMethod function fails, which allows context-dependent attackers to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2185?: PORTAL.NLM in Novell Netware 6.5 SP5 writes the username and password in cleartext to the abend.log log file when the groupOperationsMethod function fails, which allows context-dependent attackers to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2006-2185?: CVE-2006-2185 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2185 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2185?: CVE-2006-2185 affects Novell Netware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2185?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2185 published?: CVE-2006-2185 was published on 2006-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:6.5:sp5:*:*:*:*:*:*

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