How severe is CVE-2006-6382?

CVE-2006-6382 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6382 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6382?

CVE-2006-6382 affects Positive Software H-sphere. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6382?

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

When was CVE-2006-6382 published?

CVE-2006-6382 was published on 2006-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6382

CVE-2006-6382 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Positive Software H-sphere with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Positive Software H-sphere
Published: 2006-12-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The control panel for Positive Software H-Sphere before 2.5.0 RC3 creates log files in a user's directory with insecure permissions, which allows local users to append log data to arbitrary files via a symlink attack. NOTE: The provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6382?: The control panel for Positive Software H-Sphere before 2.5.0 RC3 creates log files in a user's directory with insecure permissions, which allows local users to append log data to arbitrary files via a symlink attack. NOTE: The provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2006-6382?: CVE-2006-6382 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6382 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6382?: CVE-2006-6382 affects Positive Software H-sphere. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6382?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6382 published?: CVE-2006-6382 was published on 2006-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:positive_software:h-sphere:2.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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