CVE-2006-5406: Passgo Defender 5.2 creates the application directory with insecure permissions (Everyone/Full Control), which

Routine

LOW 3.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-5406 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.6) affecting defender. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Passgo Defender 5.2 creates the application directory with insecure permissions (Everyone/Full Control), which allows local users to read and modify sensitive files. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the 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	3.6 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-10-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: passgo

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-10-19 01:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

passgo defender DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison defender sudo apt install defender=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.2> sudo apt-mark hold defender

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

dnf --showduplicates list defender sudo dnf downgrade defender-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.2> sudo dnf versionlock add defender

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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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-2006-5406?

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

Is CVE-2006-5406 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5406 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-2006-5406 affect?

CVE-2006-5406 affects defender. Severity is low (CVSS 3.6). Passgo Defender 5.2 creates the application directory with insecure permissions (Everyone/Full Control), which allows local users to read and modify sensitive files. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obta

How urgent is CVE-2006-5406?

Priority 19/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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