CVE-2006-2229

CVE-2006-2229 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openvpn 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

Description

OpenVPN 2.0.7 and earlier, when configured to use the --management option with an IP that is not 127.0.0.1, uses a cleartext password for TCP sessions to the management interface, which might allow remote attackers to view sensitive information or cause a denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2229?
OpenVPN 2.0.7 and earlier, when configured to use the --management option with an IP that is not 127.0.0.1, uses a cleartext password for TCP sessions to the management interface, which might allow remote attackers to view sensitive information or cause a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2006-2229?
CVE-2006-2229 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2229 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2229?
CVE-2006-2229 primarily affects Openvpn. In total, 85 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2229?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2229 published?
CVE-2006-2229 was published on 2006-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (85)

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