CVE-2006-5406

CVE-2006-5406 is a low-severity vulnerability in Passgo Defender 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

Description

Passgo Defender 5.2 creates the application directory with insecure permissions (Everyone/Full Control), which allows local users to read and modify sensitive files. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5406?
Passgo Defender 5.2 creates the application directory with insecure permissions (Everyone/Full Control), which allows local users to read and modify sensitive files. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2006-5406?
CVE-2006-5406 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-5406 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5406?
CVE-2006-5406 affects Passgo Defender. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5406?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5406 published?
CVE-2006-5406 was published on 2006-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)