CVE-2006-6785 json
The (1) settings.php and (2) subscribers.php scripts in Open Newsletter 2.5 and earlier do not exit when authentication fails, which allows…
published 2006-12-28 19 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2006-6768
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 4.3%
- EPSS 4.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 91%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
The (1) settings.php and (2) subscribers.php scripts in Open Newsletter 2.5 and earlier do not exit when authentication fails, which allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized administrative actions, or execute arbitrary code in conjunction with another vulnerability.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-2981)
- Published
Exploit prediction
4.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 91% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-2981 open NewsLetter 2.5 - Multiple Vulnerabilities (2) webapps, 2006-12-23
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21775 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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exploit-db.com
/exploits/2981
exploit
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securityfocus.com
/bid/21775
vdb-entry, exploit
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secunia.com
/advisories/23476
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2006-6785
- NVD CVE-2006-6785
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