CVE-2006-3878: Opsware Network Automation System (NAS) 6.0 installs /etc/init.d/mysql with insecure permissions, which allows

Routine

LOW 2.1WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-3878 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting network automation system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Opsware Network Automation System (NAS) 6.0 installs /etc/init.d/mysql with insecure permissions, which allows local users to read the root password for the MySQL MAX database or gain privileges by modifying /etc/init.d/mysql.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-07-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: opsware

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-07-27 01:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

opsware network automation system DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy network-automation-system || rpm -q network-automation-system || network-automation-system --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison network-automation-system sudo apt install network-automation-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0> sudo apt-mark hold network-automation-system

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

dnf --showduplicates list network-automation-system sudo dnf downgrade network-automation-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0> sudo dnf versionlock add network-automation-system

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-3878?

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

Is CVE-2006-3878 being exploited?

CVE-2006-3878 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-2006-3878 affect?

CVE-2006-3878 affects network automation system. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). Opsware Network Automation System (NAS) 6.0 installs /etc/init.d/mysql with insecure permissions, which allows local users to read the root password for the MySQL MAX database or gain privileges by modifying /etc/init.d/mysql.

How urgent is CVE-2006-3878?

Priority 19/100. On your watchlist

Software pages

MySQL vulnerabilities

References

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