How severe is CVE-2006-6457?

CVE-2006-6457 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6457 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6457?

CVE-2006-6457 primarily affects Tiki Tikiwiki Cms/groupware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6457?

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

When was CVE-2006-6457 published?

CVE-2006-6457 was published on 2006-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6457

CVE-2006-6457 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tiki Tikiwiki Cms/groupware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Tiki Tikiwiki Cms/groupware
Published: 2006-12-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

tiki-wiki_rss.php in Tikiwiki 1.9.5, 1.9.2, and possibly other versions allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (MySQL username and password) via an invalid (large or negative) ver parameter, which leaks the information in an error message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6457?: tiki-wiki_rss.php in Tikiwiki 1.9.5, 1.9.2, and possibly other versions allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (MySQL username and password) via an invalid (large or negative) ver parameter, which leaks the information in an error message.
How severe is CVE-2006-6457?: CVE-2006-6457 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6457 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6457?: CVE-2006-6457 primarily affects Tiki Tikiwiki Cms/groupware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6457?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6457 published?: CVE-2006-6457 was published on 2006-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/452639/100/200/threaded

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:tiki:tikiwiki_cms\/groupware:1.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tiki:tikiwiki_cms\/groupware:1.9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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