CVE-2006-5474 json
The "forgot password" function in OneOrZero Helpdesk before 1.6.5.4 generates insecure passwords by concatenating the current timestamp wit…
published 2006-10-24 20 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2006-5459
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.8%
- EPSS 1.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 79%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The "forgot password" function in OneOrZero Helpdesk before 1.6.5.4 generates insecure passwords by concatenating the current timestamp with the username, which allows remote attackers to gain access as an arbitrary user by requesting a password reset.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
1.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 79% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- whitedust.net http://www.whitedust.net/speaks/3043/ referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
References
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oneorzero.com
/downloads/release_notes/Current_Release_notes.html
patch
-
whitedust.net
/speaks/3043/
exploit, vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/22476
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/archive/1/449352/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
-
securityreason.com
/securityalert/1767
third-party-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/20651
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2006-5474
- NVD CVE-2006-5474
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