CVE-2006-4003: The config method in Henrik Storner Hobbit monitor before 4.1.2p2 permits access to files outside of the inten

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-4003?

hobbit monitor: upgrade to newer than 4.1.2_p1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-4003 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4003 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2006-4003 affect?

CVE-2006-4003 affects hobbit monitor. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The config method in Henrik Storner Hobbit monitor before 4.1.2p2 permits access to files outside of the intended configuration directory, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via requests to the hobbitd daemon on p

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-4003?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2006-4003 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting hobbit monitor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The config method in Henrik Storner Hobbit monitor before 4.1.2p2 permits access to files outside of the intended configuration directory, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via requests to the hobbitd daemon on port 1984/tcp.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-08-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: hobbit monitor

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-08-07 19:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hobbit monitor hobbit monitor UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.1.2_p1 · 4.0 · 4.1

Fixed in: newer than 4.1.2_p1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy hobbit-monitor || rpm -q hobbit-monitor || hobbit-monitor --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.1.2_p1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade hobbit-monitor

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade hobbit-monitor

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-4003?

hobbit monitor: upgrade to newer than 4.1.2_p1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-4003 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4003 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-2006-4003 affect?

CVE-2006-4003 affects hobbit monitor. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The config method in Henrik Storner Hobbit monitor before 4.1.2p2 permits access to files outside of the intended configuration directory, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via requests to the hobbitd daemon on p

How urgent is CVE-2006-4003?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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