CVE-2006-5852: Untrusted search path vulnerability in openexec in OpenBase SQL before 10.0.1 allows local users to gain privi

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-5852 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting openbase. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Untrusted search path vulnerability in openexec in OpenBase SQL before 10.0.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a modified PATH that references a malicious helper binary, as demonstrated by (1) cp, (2) rm, and (3) killall, different vectors than CVE-2006-5327.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-11-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: openbase international ltd

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-11-10 02:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openbase international ltd openbase DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.0.15 · 8.0.4 · 9.1.5 · 10.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0.15

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.0.15 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison openbase sudo apt install openbase=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.15> sudo apt-mark hold openbase

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

dnf --showduplicates list openbase sudo dnf downgrade openbase-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.15> sudo dnf versionlock add openbase

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Xcode OpenBase 10.0.0 (OSX) - Unsafe System Call Privilege Escalation

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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-2006-5852?

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

Is CVE-2006-5852 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5852 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-2006-5852 affect?

CVE-2006-5852 affects openbase. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). Untrusted search path vulnerability in openexec in OpenBase SQL before 10.0.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a modified PATH that references a malicious helper binary, as demonstrated by (1) cp, (2) rm, and (3) killall, different

How urgent is CVE-2006-5852?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

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