How severe is CVE-2006-5968?

CVE-2006-5968 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-5968 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5968?

CVE-2006-5968 primarily affects Alt-n Mdaemon. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5968?

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

When was CVE-2006-5968 published?

CVE-2006-5968 was published on 2006-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5968

CVE-2006-5968 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Alt-n Mdaemon 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: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Alt-n Mdaemon
Published: 2006-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

MDaemon 9.0.5, 9.0.6, 9.51, and 9.53, and possibly other versions, installs the MDaemon application folder with insecure permissions (Users create files/directories), which allows local users to execute arbitrary code by creating malicious RASAPI32.DLL or MPRAPI.DLL libraries in the MDaemon\APP folder, which is an untrusted search path element due to insecure permissions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5968?: MDaemon 9.0.5, 9.0.6, 9.51, and 9.53, and possibly other versions, installs the MDaemon application folder with insecure permissions (Users create files/directories), which allows local users to execute arbitrary code by creating malicious RASAPI32.DLL or MPRAPI.DLL libraries in the MDaemon\APP folder, which is an untrusted search path element due to insecure permissions.
How severe is CVE-2006-5968?: CVE-2006-5968 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5968 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5968?: CVE-2006-5968 primarily affects Alt-n Mdaemon. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5968?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5968 published?: CVE-2006-5968 was published on 2006-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:alt-n:mdaemon:9.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alt-n:mdaemon:9.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alt-n:mdaemon:9.51:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alt-n:mdaemon:9.53:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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