How severe is CVE-2006-4506?

CVE-2006-4506 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2006-4506 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4506?

CVE-2006-4506 affects Netiq Identity Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4506?

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

When was CVE-2006-4506 published?

CVE-2006-4506 was published on 2006-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4506

CVE-2006-4506 is a low-severity vulnerability in Netiq Identity Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. 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 3.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netiq Identity Manager
Published: 2006-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

idmlib.sh in nxdrv in Novell Identity Manager (IDM) 3.0.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors, possibly involving the " (quote) and \ (backslash) characters and eval injection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4506?: idmlib.sh in nxdrv in Novell Identity Manager (IDM) 3.0.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors, possibly involving the " (quote) and \ (backslash) characters and eval injection.
How severe is CVE-2006-4506?: CVE-2006-4506 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-4506 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4506?: CVE-2006-4506 affects Netiq Identity Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4506?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4506 published?: CVE-2006-4506 was published on 2006-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netiq:identity_manager:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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