How severe is CVE-2006-7162?

CVE-2006-7162 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2006-7162 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-7162?

CVE-2006-7162 affects Putty. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-7162?

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

When was CVE-2006-7162 published?

CVE-2006-7162 was published on 2007-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-7162

CVE-2006-7162 is a low-severity vulnerability in Putty with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Putty
Published: 2007-03-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PuTTY 0.59 and earlier uses weak file permissions for (1) ppk files containing private keys generated by puttygen and (2) session logs created by putty, which allows local users to gain sensitive information by reading these files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-7162?: PuTTY 0.59 and earlier uses weak file permissions for (1) ppk files containing private keys generated by puttygen and (2) session logs created by putty, which allows local users to gain sensitive information by reading these files.
How severe is CVE-2006-7162?: CVE-2006-7162 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-7162 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-7162?: CVE-2006-7162 affects Putty. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-7162?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-7162 published?: CVE-2006-7162 was published on 2007-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:putty:putty:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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