How severe is CVE-2006-7074?

CVE-2006-7074 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-7074 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-7074?

CVE-2006-7074 affects Smartsitecms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-7074?

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-2006-7074 published?

CVE-2006-7074 was published on 2007-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-7074

CVE-2006-7074 is a high-severity vulnerability in Smartsitecms 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Smartsitecms
Published: 2007-03-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

admin.php in SmartSiteCMS 1.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrator privileges by setting the userName cookie.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-7074?: admin.php in SmartSiteCMS 1.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrator privileges by setting the userName cookie.
How severe is CVE-2006-7074?: CVE-2006-7074 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-7074 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-7074?: CVE-2006-7074 affects Smartsitecms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-7074?: 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-2006-7074 published?: CVE-2006-7074 was published on 2007-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:smartsitecms:smartsitecms:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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