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
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-388
- Affected product: Chetcpasswd Project Chetcpasswd
- Published:
- Last modified:
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
- 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://www.osvdb.org/30545
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21102
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30454
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:chetcpasswd_project:chetcpasswd:2.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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