CVE-2006-4897
CVE-2006-4897 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cmtexts 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.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Cmtexts
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
CMtextS 1.0 and earlier stores users_logins/admin.txt under the web document root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain the administrator password.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-4897?
- CMtextS 1.0 and earlier stores users_logins/admin.txt under the web document root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain the administrator password.
- How severe is CVE-2006-4897?
- CVE-2006-4897 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2006-4897 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-4897?
- CVE-2006-4897 affects Cmtexts. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-4897?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-4897 published?
- CVE-2006-4897 was published on 2006-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21988
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3690
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28999
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2388
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:cmtexts:cmtexts:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*