How severe is CVE-2006-2356?

CVE-2006-2356 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-2356 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2356?

CVE-2006-2356 primarily affects Ipswitch Whatsup Professional. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2356?

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

When was CVE-2006-2356 published?

CVE-2006-2356 was published on 2006-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2356

CVE-2006-2356 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ipswitch Whatsup Professional with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ipswitch Whatsup Professional
Published: 2006-05-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

NmConsole/utility/RenderMap.asp in Ipswitch WhatsUp Professional 2006 and WhatsUp Professional 2006 Premium allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about network nodes via a modified nDeviceGroupID parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2356?: NmConsole/utility/RenderMap.asp in Ipswitch WhatsUp Professional 2006 and WhatsUp Professional 2006 Premium allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about network nodes via a modified nDeviceGroupID parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-2356?: CVE-2006-2356 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2356 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2356?: CVE-2006-2356 primarily affects Ipswitch Whatsup Professional. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2356?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2356 published?: CVE-2006-2356 was published on 2006-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:whatsup_professional:2006:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:whatsup_professional:2006:*:*:*:premium:*:*:*

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