CVE-2006-6617

CVE-2006-6617 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Project Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 20% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

projectserver/logon/pdsrequest.asp in Microsoft Project Server 2003 allows remote authenticated users to obtain the MSProjectUser password for a SQL database via a GetInitializationData request, which includes the information in the UserName and Password tags of the response.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6617?
projectserver/logon/pdsrequest.asp in Microsoft Project Server 2003 allows remote authenticated users to obtain the MSProjectUser password for a SQL database via a GetInitializationData request, which includes the information in the UserName and Password tags of the response.
How severe is CVE-2006-6617?
CVE-2006-6617 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6617 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6617?
CVE-2006-6617 affects Microsoft Project Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6617?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6617 published?
CVE-2006-6617 was published on 2006-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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