CVE-2006-5600: Axalto Protiva 1.1, possibly only non-commercial versions, stores passwords in plaintext in files with insecur

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-5600 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting protiva. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Axalto Protiva 1.1, possibly only non-commercial versions, stores passwords in plaintext in files with insecure permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges by reading the passwords from (1) KeyTool\keytool.config or (2) webapps\protiva\WEB-INF\classes\authserver.config.

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	2006-10-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: axalto

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-10-28 01:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

axalto protiva DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison protiva sudo apt install protiva=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo apt-mark hold protiva

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

dnf --showduplicates list protiva sudo dnf downgrade protiva-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add protiva

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-2006-5600?

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

Is CVE-2006-5600 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5600 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-2006-5600 affect?

CVE-2006-5600 affects protiva. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). Axalto Protiva 1.1, possibly only non-commercial versions, stores passwords in plaintext in files with insecure permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges by reading the passwords from (1) KeyTool\keytool.config or (2) webapps

How urgent is CVE-2006-5600?

Priority 14/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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