How severe is CVE-2006-5709?

CVE-2006-5709 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2006-5709 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5709?

CVE-2006-5709 affects Alt-n Mdaemon. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5709?

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

When was CVE-2006-5709 published?

CVE-2006-5709 was published on 2006-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5709

CVE-2006-5709 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Alt-n Mdaemon with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Alt-n Mdaemon
Published: 2006-11-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in WorldClient in Alt-N Technologies MDaemon before 9.50 has unknown impact and attack vectors related to a "JavaScript exploit."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5709?: Unspecified vulnerability in WorldClient in Alt-N Technologies MDaemon before 9.50 has unknown impact and attack vectors related to a "JavaScript exploit."
How severe is CVE-2006-5709?: CVE-2006-5709 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-5709 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5709?: CVE-2006-5709 affects Alt-n Mdaemon. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5709?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-5709 published?: CVE-2006-5709 was published on 2006-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:alt-n:mdaemon:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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