How severe is CVE-2006-5909?

CVE-2006-5909 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-5909 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-2006-5909?

CVE-2006-5909 affects Paul Tarjan Stanford Conference And Research Forum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5909?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-5909 published?

CVE-2006-5909 was published on 2006-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5909

CVE-2006-5909 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Paul Tarjan Stanford Conference And Research Forum with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Paul Tarjan Stanford Conference And Research Forum
Published: 2006-11-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

generaloptions.php in Paul Tarjan Stanford Conference And Research Forum (SCARF) before 20070227 does not require the admin privilege, which allows remote attackers to reconfigure the application or its user accounts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5909?: generaloptions.php in Paul Tarjan Stanford Conference And Research Forum (SCARF) before 20070227 does not require the admin privilege, which allows remote attackers to reconfigure the application or its user accounts.
How severe is CVE-2006-5909?: CVE-2006-5909 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5909 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-2006-5909?: CVE-2006-5909 affects Paul Tarjan Stanford Conference And Research Forum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5909?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5909 published?: CVE-2006-5909 was published on 2006-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:paul_tarjan:stanford_conference_and_research_forum:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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