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
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 20% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Project Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
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
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-December/051316.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23391
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2047
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017388
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454497/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21611
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/5038
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30905
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:project_server:2003:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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