How severe is CVE-2006-5956?

CVE-2006-5956 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2006-5956 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5956?

CVE-2006-5956 affects Xlinesoft Phprunner. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5956?

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

When was CVE-2006-5956 published?

CVE-2006-5956 was published on 2006-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5956

CVE-2006-5956 is a low-severity vulnerability in Xlinesoft Phprunner with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Xlinesoft Phprunner
Published: 2006-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

XLineSoft PHPRunner 3.1 stores the (1) database server name, (2) database names, (3) usernames, and (4) passwords in plaintext in %WINDIR%\PHPRunner.ini, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5956?: XLineSoft PHPRunner 3.1 stores the (1) database server name, (2) database names, (3) usernames, and (4) passwords in plaintext in %WINDIR%\PHPRunner.ini, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the file.
How severe is CVE-2006-5956?: CVE-2006-5956 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-5956 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5956?: CVE-2006-5956 affects Xlinesoft Phprunner. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5956?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5956 published?: CVE-2006-5956 was published on 2006-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:xlinesoft:phprunner:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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