CVE-2006-3398: The "change password forms" in Taskjitsu before 2.0.1 includes password hashes in hidden form fields, which al

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-3398 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting taskjitsu. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The "change password forms" in Taskjitsu before 2.0.1 includes password hashes in hidden form fields, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from the (1) Category Editor and (2) User Information editor.

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: pkr internet

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

pkr internet taskjitsu DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1 · 2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison taskjitsu sudo apt install taskjitsu=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo apt-mark hold taskjitsu

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

dnf --showduplicates list taskjitsu sudo dnf downgrade taskjitsu-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add taskjitsu

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.

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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-2006-3398?

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

Is CVE-2006-3398 being exploited?

CVE-2006-3398 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-2006-3398 affect?

CVE-2006-3398 affects taskjitsu. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The "change password forms" in Taskjitsu before 2.0.1 includes password hashes in hidden form fields, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from the (1) Category Editor and (2) User Information editor.

How urgent is CVE-2006-3398?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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