CVE-2006-0838: IBM Tivoli Micromuse Netcool/NeuSecure 3.0.236 stores cleartext passwords in the (1) CMS_DBPASS, (2) CMSM_DBPA

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-0838 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting netcool neusecure. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM Tivoli Micromuse Netcool/NeuSecure 3.0.236 stores cleartext passwords in the (1) CMS_DBPASS, (2) CMSM_DBPASS, and (3) RPT_DBPASS fields in /etc/neusecure.conf, and in (4) /opt/NeuSecure/bin/ns_archiver.log, which allows local users to gain privileges. NOTE: IBM has privately confirmed to CVE that a fix is available for these issues.

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	0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-02-22
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: micromuse

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-02-22 02:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

micromuse netcool neusecure DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0.236

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.236

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy netcool-neusecure || rpm -q netcool-neusecure || netcool-neusecure --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.236 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison netcool-neusecure sudo apt install netcool-neusecure=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.236> sudo apt-mark hold netcool-neusecure

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

dnf --showduplicates list netcool-neusecure sudo dnf downgrade netcool-neusecure-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.236> sudo dnf versionlock add netcool-neusecure

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-2006-0838?

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

Is CVE-2006-0838 being exploited?

CVE-2006-0838 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-2006-0838 affect?

CVE-2006-0838 affects netcool neusecure. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). IBM Tivoli Micromuse Netcool/NeuSecure 3.0.236 stores cleartext passwords in the (1) CMS_DBPASS, (2) CMSM_DBPASS, and (3) RPT_DBPASS fields in /etc/neusecure.conf, and in (4) /opt/NeuSecure/bin/ns_archiver.log, which allows local users to g

How urgent is CVE-2006-0838?

Priority 15/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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CVE-2006-0837 LOW 2.1 DOWNGRADE IBM Tivoli Micromuse Netcool/NeuSecure 3.0.236 has world-readable permissions for (1) /etc/neusecure.conf, (2)

References

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