CVE-2006-3226

CVE-2006-3226 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Secure Access Control Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Cisco Secure Access Control Server (ACS) 4.x for Windows uses the client's IP address and the server's port number to grant access to an HTTP server port for an administration session, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via various methods, aka "ACS Weak Session Management Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3226?
Cisco Secure Access Control Server (ACS) 4.x for Windows uses the client's IP address and the server's port number to grant access to an HTTP server port for an administration session, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via various methods, aka "ACS Weak Session Management Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2006-3226?
CVE-2006-3226 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-3226 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3226?
CVE-2006-3226 primarily affects Cisco Secure Access Control Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3226?
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-2006-3226 published?
CVE-2006-3226 was published on 2006-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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