How severe is CVE-2006-5199?

CVE-2006-5199 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2006-5199 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5199?

CVE-2006-5199 affects Adobe Contribute. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5199?

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

When was CVE-2006-5199 published?

CVE-2006-5199 was published on 2006-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5199

CVE-2006-5199 is a low-severity vulnerability in Adobe Contribute 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

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Adobe Contribute
Published: 2006-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Adobe Contribute Publishing Server leaks the administrator password in logs that are created during product installation, which allows local users to gain privileges to the server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5199?: Adobe Contribute Publishing Server leaks the administrator password in logs that are created during product installation, which allows local users to gain privileges to the server.
How severe is CVE-2006-5199?: CVE-2006-5199 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-5199 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5199?: CVE-2006-5199 affects Adobe Contribute. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5199?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5199 published?: CVE-2006-5199 was published on 2006-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:contribute:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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