CVE-2006-4787: AlphaMail before 1.0.16 allows local users to obtain sensitive information via the logging functionality, whic

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-4787 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting alphamail. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

AlphaMail before 1.0.16 allows local users to obtain sensitive information via the logging functionality, which displays unencrypted passwords in an error message. NOTE: some details are obtained from third party information.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-09-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: alphamail

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-09-14 10:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

alphamail alphamail DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0 · 1.0.1 · 1.0.2 · 1.0.3 · 1.0.4 · 1.0.5 · 1.0.6 · 1.0.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison alphamail sudo apt install alphamail=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold alphamail

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

dnf --showduplicates list alphamail sudo dnf downgrade alphamail-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add alphamail

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-2006-4787?

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

Is CVE-2006-4787 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4787 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-2006-4787 affect?

CVE-2006-4787 affects alphamail. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). AlphaMail before 1.0.16 allows local users to obtain sensitive information via the logging functionality, which displays unencrypted passwords in an error message. NOTE: some details are obtained from third party information.

How urgent is CVE-2006-4787?

Priority 14/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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