CVE-2006-4642: AuditWizard 6.3.2, when using "Remote Audit," logs the administrator password in plaintext to LaytonCmdSvc.log

Routine

LOW 1.7DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-4642 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 1.7) affecting auditwizard. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

AuditWizard 6.3.2, when using "Remote Audit," logs the administrator password in plaintext to LaytonCmdSvc.log, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the file.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	1.7 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-09-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: auditwizard

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-09-08 21:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

auditwizard auditwizard DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.3.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.3.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison auditwizard sudo apt install auditwizard=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.3.2> sudo apt-mark hold auditwizard

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

dnf --showduplicates list auditwizard sudo dnf downgrade auditwizard-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.3.2> sudo dnf versionlock add auditwizard

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-2006-4642?

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

Is CVE-2006-4642 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4642 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-2006-4642 affect?

CVE-2006-4642 affects auditwizard. Severity is low (CVSS 1.7). AuditWizard 6.3.2, when using "Remote Audit," logs the administrator password in plaintext to LaytonCmdSvc.log, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the file.

How urgent is CVE-2006-4642?

Priority 19/100. Public exploit reference

References

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