CVE-2006-4493

CVE-2006-4493 is a low-severity vulnerability in Xbiff2 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

xbiff2 1.9 creates $HOME/.xbiff2rc in a user's home directory with insecure file permissions, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information such as login credentials. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4493?
xbiff2 1.9 creates $HOME/.xbiff2rc in a user's home directory with insecure file permissions, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information such as login credentials. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2006-4493?
CVE-2006-4493 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-4493 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4493?
CVE-2006-4493 affects Xbiff2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4493?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4493 published?
CVE-2006-4493 was published on 2006-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)