CVE-2006-5852
CVE-2006-5852 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openbase International Ltd Openbase with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Openbase International Ltd Openbase
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in openexec in OpenBase SQL before 10.0.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a modified PATH that references a malicious helper binary, as demonstrated by (1) cp, (2) rm, and (3) killall, different vectors than CVE-2006-5327.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-5852?
- Untrusted search path vulnerability in openexec in OpenBase SQL before 10.0.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a modified PATH that references a malicious helper binary, as demonstrated by (1) cp, (2) rm, and (3) killall, different vectors than CVE-2006-5327.
- How severe is CVE-2006-5852?
- CVE-2006-5852 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2006-5852 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-5852?
- CVE-2006-5852 primarily affects Openbase International Ltd Openbase. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-5852?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-5852 published?
- CVE-2006-5852 was published on 2006-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=116296717330758&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22742
- http://www.digitalmunition.com/DMA%5B2006-1107a%5D.txt
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4404
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2738
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:openbase_international_ltd:openbase:7.0.15:*:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openbase_international_ltd:openbase:8.0.4:*:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openbase_international_ltd:openbase:9.1.5:*:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:openbase_international_ltd:openbase:10.0:*:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*
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