How severe is CVE-2006-6891?

CVE-2006-6891 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6891 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-2006-6891?

CVE-2006-6891 affects Vz Forum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6891?

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

When was CVE-2006-6891 published?

CVE-2006-6891 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6891

CVE-2006-6891 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vz Forum 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: Vz Forum
Published: 2006-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Vz (Adp) Forum 2.0.3 stores 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 users/admin.txt.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6891?: Vz (Adp) Forum 2.0.3 stores 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 users/admin.txt.
How severe is CVE-2006-6891?: CVE-2006-6891 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6891 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-2006-6891?: CVE-2006-6891 affects Vz Forum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6891?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6891 published?: CVE-2006-6891 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vz_forum:vz_forum:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*