CVE-2006-5639

CVE-2006-5639 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openwbem 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

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the random number generator in OpenWBEM (Web Based Enterprise Management) 3.2.0 allows attackers to gain privileges via vectors related to "local or HTTP Digest authentication."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5639?
Unspecified vulnerability in the random number generator in OpenWBEM (Web Based Enterprise Management) 3.2.0 allows attackers to gain privileges via vectors related to "local or HTTP Digest authentication."
How severe is CVE-2006-5639?
CVE-2006-5639 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5639 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5639?
CVE-2006-5639 primarily affects Openwbem. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5639?
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-2006-5639 published?
CVE-2006-5639 was published on 2006-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)