CVE-2006-5982
CVE-2006-5982 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Biba Software Seleniumserver Ftp Server 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-310
- Affected product: Biba Software Seleniumserver Ftp Server
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- Last modified:
Description
SeleniumServer FTP Server 1.0, and possibly earlier, stores user passwords in plaintext in the Servers directory, which allows attackers to obtain passwords by reading the file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; details are obtained from third party sources.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-5982?
- SeleniumServer FTP Server 1.0, and possibly earlier, stores user passwords in plaintext in the Servers directory, which allows attackers to obtain passwords by reading the file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; details are obtained from third party sources.
- How severe is CVE-2006-5982?
- CVE-2006-5982 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2006-5982 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-2006-5982?
- CVE-2006-5982 affects Biba Software Seleniumserver Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-5982?
- 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-2006-5982 published?
- CVE-2006-5982 was published on 2006-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22928
- http://www.osvdb.org/30449
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4540
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30334
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:biba_software:seleniumserver_ftp_server:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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