CVE-2006-6239: High severity MailEnable Netwebadmin Enterprise vulnerability
Published Dec 3, 2006
·Updated
webadmin in MailEnable NetWebAdmin Professional 2.32 and Enterprise 2.32 allows remote attackers to authenticate using an empty password.
Affected Software
2 affected components
MailEnable Netwebadmin Enterprise=2.32
MailEnable NetWebAdmin Professional=2.32
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 3, 2006
CVE Published
07:28 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:28 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6239?
CVE-2006-6239 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the ability of remote attackers to authenticate without a password.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-6239?
To fix CVE-2006-6239, ensure that no empty passwords are allowed and upgrade to a more recent version of MailEnable.
3
What versions of MailEnable are affected by CVE-2006-6239?
CVE-2006-6239 affects MailEnable NetWebAdmin Professional and Enterprise version 2.32.
4
Can CVE-2006-6239 lead to further exploitation?
Yes, CVE-2006-6239 can lead to unauthorized access, potentially allowing remote code execution or data breach.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-6239 while waiting for a patch?
As a temporary workaround for CVE-2006-6239, consider restricting access to the webadmin interface and implementing strong password policies.