CVE-2006-6537

CVE-2006-6537 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Host On-demand with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

IBM WebSphere Host On-Demand 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, and possibly 10, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a modified pnl parameter, related to hod/HODAdmin.html and hod/frameset.html.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6537?
IBM WebSphere Host On-Demand 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, and possibly 10, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a modified pnl parameter, related to hod/HODAdmin.html and hod/frameset.html.
How severe is CVE-2006-6537?
CVE-2006-6537 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-6537 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6537?
CVE-2006-6537 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Host On-demand. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6537?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-6537 published?
CVE-2006-6537 was published on 2006-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)