CVE-2006-6679
CVE-2006-6679 is a high-severity vulnerability in Chetcpasswd Project Chetcpasswd with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-863.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-863
- Affected product: Chetcpasswd Project Chetcpasswd
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Pedro Lineu Orso chetcpasswd before 2.4 relies on the X-Forwarded-For HTTP header when verifying a client's status on an IP address ACL, which allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access by spoofing this header.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-6679?
- Pedro Lineu Orso chetcpasswd before 2.4 relies on the X-Forwarded-For HTTP header when verifying a client's status on an IP address ACL, which allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access by spoofing this header.
- How severe is CVE-2006-6679?
- CVE-2006-6679 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2006-6679 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-6679?
- CVE-2006-6679 affects Chetcpasswd Project Chetcpasswd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-6679?
- 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-2006-6679 published?
- CVE-2006-6679 was published on 2006-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=394454
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=116371297325564&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22967
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=68912&release_id=466649
- http://www.osvdb.org/30544
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21102
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30451
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:chetcpasswd_project:chetcpasswd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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