CVE-2006-0584: The PSCipher function in PeopleSoft People Tools 8.4x uses PKCS #5 with a fixed DES key to store user password

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-0584 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting peopletools. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The PSCipher function in PeopleSoft People Tools 8.4x uses PKCS #5 with a fixed DES key to store user passwords, which makes it easier for local users to guess passwords using a dictionary attack that compares output strings.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-02-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: peoplesoft

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-02-08 01:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

peoplesoft peopletools DOWNGRADE

Affected: 8.4 · 8.40 · 8.41 · 8.42 · 8.43 · 8.45.5 · 8.46.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy peopletools || rpm -q peopletools || peopletools --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison peopletools sudo apt install peopletools=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.4> sudo apt-mark hold peopletools

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list peopletools sudo dnf downgrade peopletools-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.4> sudo dnf versionlock add peopletools

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-0584?

peopletools: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-0584 being exploited?

CVE-2006-0584 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2006-0584 affect?

CVE-2006-0584 affects peopletools. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). The PSCipher function in PeopleSoft People Tools 8.4x uses PKCS #5 with a fixed DES key to store user passwords, which makes it easier for local users to guess passwords using a dictionary attack that compares output strings.

How urgent is CVE-2006-0584?

Priority 14/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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