CVE-2006-3370: Blueboy 1.0.3 stores bb_news_config.inc under the web document root with insufficient access control, which al

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-3370 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting blueboy. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Blueboy 1.0.3 stores bb_news_config.inc under the web document root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, including the database configuration.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-07-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: bb-news

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-07-06 20:05 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bb-news blueboy DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison blueboy sudo apt install blueboy=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.3> sudo apt-mark hold blueboy

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

dnf --showduplicates list blueboy sudo dnf downgrade blueboy-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.3> sudo dnf versionlock add blueboy

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-2006-3370?

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

Is CVE-2006-3370 being exploited?

CVE-2006-3370 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-2006-3370 affect?

CVE-2006-3370 affects blueboy. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Blueboy 1.0.3 stores bb_news_config.inc under the web document root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, including the database configuration.

How urgent is CVE-2006-3370?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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