CVE-2006-2229 json
OpenVPN 2.0.7 and earlier, when configured to use the --management option with an IP that is not 127.0.0.1, uses a cleartext password for T…
published 2006-05-05 20 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2006-2230
- cvss
- 4.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.4%
- EPSS 1.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 72%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
OpenVPN 2.0.7 and earlier, when configured to use the --management option with an IP that is not 127.0.0.1, uses a cleartext password for TCP sessions to the management interface, which might allow remote attackers to view sensitive information or cause a denial of service.
Exploit prediction
1.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 72% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.0 | AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P |
References
- openvpn.net /man.html
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/433000/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/432867/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/432863/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
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osvdb.org
/25660
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2006-2229
- NVD CVE-2006-2229
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