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CVE-2006-5474

7.5 · HIGH

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 acce…

Published Oct 24, 2006oneorzeroEPSS 1.84%

Overview

CVE-2006-5474 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting oneorzero oneorzero_helpdesk. It was published on October 24, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from oneorzero. Update oneorzero_helpdesk to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
oneorzerooneorzero_helpdesk0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5474?

CVE-2006-5474 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting oneorzero oneorzero_helpdesk. It was published on October 24, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-5474?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-5474?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from oneorzero. Update oneorzero_helpdesk to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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