How severe is CVE-2006-6449?

CVE-2006-6449 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6449 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6449?

CVE-2006-6449 affects Vt-forum Vt-forum Lite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6449?

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

When was CVE-2006-6449 published?

CVE-2006-6449 was published on 2006-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6449

CVE-2006-6449 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vt-forum Vt-forum Lite with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Vt-forum Vt-forum Lite
Published: 2006-12-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Vt-Forum Lite 1.3 and earlier store sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download a database via a direct request for db/forum.mdb. NOTE: The provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6449?: Vt-Forum Lite 1.3 and earlier store sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download a database via a direct request for db/forum.mdb. NOTE: The provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2006-6449?: CVE-2006-6449 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6449 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6449?: CVE-2006-6449 affects Vt-forum Vt-forum Lite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6449?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6449 published?: CVE-2006-6449 was published on 2006-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vt-forum:vt-forum_lite:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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