CVE-2006-6682

CVE-2006-6682 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Chetcpasswd Project Chetcpasswd 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-388.

Key facts

Description

Pedro Lineu Orso chetcpasswd 2.3.3 provides a different error message when a request with a valid username fails, compared to a request with an invalid username, which allows remote attackers to determine valid usernames on the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6682?
Pedro Lineu Orso chetcpasswd 2.3.3 provides a different error message when a request with a valid username fails, compared to a request with an invalid username, which allows remote attackers to determine valid usernames on the system.
How severe is CVE-2006-6682?
CVE-2006-6682 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6682 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6682?
CVE-2006-6682 affects Chetcpasswd Project Chetcpasswd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6682?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6682 published?
CVE-2006-6682 was published on 2006-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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