PatchTheCVECVE-2006-3669: Mercury Messenger, possibly 1.7.1.1 and other versions, when running on a multi-user Mac OS X platform, stores
CVE-2006-3669 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting mercury messenger. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Mercury Messenger, possibly 1.7.1.1 and other versions, when running on a multi-user Mac OS X platform, stores chat logs with world-readable permissions within the /Users directory, which allows local users to read the chat logs from other users.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 2.1 (Low) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 73%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2006-07-18 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2006-3669?
mercury messenger: upgrade to newer than 1.7.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2006-3669 being exploited?
CVE-2006-3669 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-2006-3669 affect?
CVE-2006-3669 affects mercury messenger. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). Mercury Messenger, possibly 1.7.1.1 and other versions, when running on a multi-user Mac OS X platform, stores chat logs with world-readable permissions within the /Users directory, which allows local users to read the chat logs from other
How urgent is CVE-2006-3669?
Priority 14/100. No elevated risk signals yet.