How severe is CVE-2006-6785?

CVE-2006-6785 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-6785 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6785?

CVE-2006-6785 primarily affects Open Newsletter. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6785?

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-2006-6785 published?

CVE-2006-6785 was published on 2006-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6785

CVE-2006-6785 is a high-severity vulnerability in Open Newsletter with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Open Newsletter
Published: 2006-12-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The (1) settings.php and (2) subscribers.php scripts in Open Newsletter 2.5 and earlier do not exit when authentication fails, which allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized administrative actions, or execute arbitrary code in conjunction with another vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6785?: The (1) settings.php and (2) subscribers.php scripts in Open Newsletter 2.5 and earlier do not exit when authentication fails, which allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized administrative actions, or execute arbitrary code in conjunction with another vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2006-6785?: CVE-2006-6785 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-6785 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6785?: CVE-2006-6785 primarily affects Open Newsletter. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6785?: 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-2006-6785 published?: CVE-2006-6785 was published on 2006-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:open_newsletter:open_newsletter:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:open_newsletter:open_newsletter:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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