How severe is CVE-2006-6888?

CVE-2006-6888 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6888 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6888?

CVE-2006-6888 primarily affects P-news. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6888?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-6888 published?

CVE-2006-6888 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6888

CVE-2006-6888 is a medium-severity vulnerability in P-news 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: P-news
Published: 2006-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

P-News 1.16 and 1.17 store sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain the administrative account name and password hash via a direct request for db/user.dat.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6888?: P-News 1.16 and 1.17 store sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain the administrative account name and password hash via a direct request for db/user.dat.
How severe is CVE-2006-6888?: CVE-2006-6888 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6888 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6888?: CVE-2006-6888 primarily affects P-news. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6888?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6888 published?: CVE-2006-6888 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:p-news:p-news:1.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:p-news:p-news:1.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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