How severe is CVE-2006-5382?

CVE-2006-5382 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5382 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5382?

CVE-2006-5382 primarily affects 3com Superstack 3 Switch 4400. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5382?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-5382 published?

CVE-2006-5382 was published on 2006-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5382

CVE-2006-5382 is a high-severity vulnerability in 3com Superstack 3 Switch 4400 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: 3com Superstack 3 Switch 4400
Published: 2006-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

3Com Switch SS3 4400 switches, firmware 5.11, 6.00 and 6.10 and earlier, allow remote attackers to read the SNMP Read-Write Community string and conduct unauthorized actions via unspecified "normally restricted management packets on the device" that cause the community string to be returned.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5382?: 3Com Switch SS3 4400 switches, firmware 5.11, 6.00 and 6.10 and earlier, allow remote attackers to read the SNMP Read-Write Community string and conduct unauthorized actions via unspecified "normally restricted management packets on the device" that cause the community string to be returned.
How severe is CVE-2006-5382?: CVE-2006-5382 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5382 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5382?: CVE-2006-5382 primarily affects 3com Superstack 3 Switch 4400. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5382?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-5382 published?: CVE-2006-5382 was published on 2006-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:h:3com:superstack_3_switch_4400:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:3com:superstack_3_switch_4400:firmware_5.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:3com:superstack_3_switch_4400:firmware_6.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*