CVE-2006-5161

CVE-2006-5161 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Client Security Password Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

IBM Client Security Password Manager stores and distributes saved passwords based upon the title of a website, which allows remote attackers to obtain username and password credentials by changing the title of an HTML page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5161?
IBM Client Security Password Manager stores and distributes saved passwords based upon the title of a website, which allows remote attackers to obtain username and password credentials by changing the title of an HTML page.
How severe is CVE-2006-5161?
CVE-2006-5161 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5161 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5161?
CVE-2006-5161 affects Ibm Client Security Password Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5161?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5161 published?
CVE-2006-5161 was published on 2006-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)