CVE-2006-5746: The console in AirMagnet Enterprise before 7.5 build 6307 does not properly validate the Enterprise Server cer

Routine

MEDIUM 6.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-5746 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting enterprise. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The console in AirMagnet Enterprise before 7.5 build 6307 does not properly validate the Enterprise Server certificate, which allows remote attackers to read network traffic via a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack, possibly related to the use of self-signed certificates.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 41%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-11-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: airmagnet

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-11-06 18:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

airmagnet enterprise DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison enterprise sudo apt install enterprise=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.5> sudo apt-mark hold enterprise

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

dnf --showduplicates list enterprise sudo dnf downgrade enterprise-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.5> sudo dnf versionlock add enterprise

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-2006-5746?

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

Is CVE-2006-5746 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5746 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-2006-5746 affect?

CVE-2006-5746 affects enterprise. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The console in AirMagnet Enterprise before 7.5 build 6307 does not properly validate the Enterprise Server certificate, which allows remote attackers to read network traffic via a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack, possibly related to the use

How urgent is CVE-2006-5746?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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