CVE-2006-4642

Public Exploit

Description

AuditWizard 6.3.2, when using "Remote Audit," logs the administrator password in plaintext to LaytonCmdSvc.log, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the file.

1.7

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28743	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/445220/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://secunia.com/advisories/21773	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3498	vdb entry
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1525	third party advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016795	vdb entry exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19860	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4642?: CVE-2006-4642 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-4642?: To fix CVE-2006-4642, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-4642 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-4642 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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