How severe is CVE-2006-2539?

CVE-2006-2539 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2006-2539 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2539?

CVE-2006-2539 primarily affects Sybase Easerver. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2539?

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

When was CVE-2006-2539 published?

CVE-2006-2539 was published on 2006-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2539

CVE-2006-2539 is a low-severity vulnerability in Sybase Easerver with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sybase Easerver
Published: 2006-05-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Sybase EAServer 5.0 for HP-UX Itanium, 5.2 for IBM AIX, HP-UX PA-RISC, Linux x86, and Sun Solaris SPARC, and 5.3 for Sun Solaris SPARC does not properly protect passwords when they are being entered via the GUI, which allows local users to obtain the cleartext passwords via the getSelectedText function in javax.swing.JPasswordField component.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2539?: Sybase EAServer 5.0 for HP-UX Itanium, 5.2 for IBM AIX, HP-UX PA-RISC, Linux x86, and Sun Solaris SPARC, and 5.3 for Sun Solaris SPARC does not properly protect passwords when they are being entered via the GUI, which allows local users to obtain the cleartext passwords via the getSelectedText function in javax.swing.JPasswordField component.
How severe is CVE-2006-2539?: CVE-2006-2539 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-2539 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2539?: CVE-2006-2539 primarily affects Sybase Easerver. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2539?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2539 published?: CVE-2006-2539 was published on 2006-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:sybase:easerver:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sybase:easerver:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sybase:easerver:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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