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CVE-2006-0866

First published: Thu Feb 23 2006(Updated: )

PunBB 1.2.10 and earlier allows remote attackers to conduct brute force guessing attacks for an account's password, which may be as short as 4 characters.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
PunBB=1.2.3
PunBB=1.2.7
PunBB=1.0_beta2
PunBB=1.2.5
PunBB=1.2.10
PunBB=1.0
PunBB=1.2.1
PunBB=1.1.5
PunBB=1.1
PunBB=1.0.1
PunBB=1.1.1
PunBB=1.0_beta3
PunBB=1.0_rc1
PunBB=1.1.3
PunBB=1.0_rc2
PunBB=1.0_beta1a
PunBB=1.0_beta1
PunBB=1.2.4
PunBB=1.2.8
PunBB=1.2.2
PunBB=1.2
PunBB=1.1.4
PunBB=1.0_alpha
PunBB=1.2.6
PunBB=1.1.2
PunBB=1.2.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-0866?

    CVE-2006-0866 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for brute force password guessing attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-0866?

    To fix CVE-2006-0866, implement account lockout mechanisms and enforce strong password policies.

  • Which versions of PunBB are affected by CVE-2006-0866?

    CVE-2006-0866 affects PunBB versions 1.2.10 and earlier.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2006-0866 allow?

    CVE-2006-0866 allows remote attackers to perform brute force guessing attacks on user account passwords.

  • How can I protect my PunBB installation from CVE-2006-0866?

    To protect your PunBB installation from CVE-2006-0866, ensure best practices in password management and security configurations are followed.

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