CVE-2006-6052: NetEpi Case Manager before 0.98 generates different error messages depending on whether or not a username is v

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-6052 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting netepi case manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

NetEpi Case Manager before 0.98 generates different error messages depending on whether or not a username is valid, which allows remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-11-22
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: netepi case manager

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-11-22 00:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

netepi case manager netepi case manager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.93 · 0.94 · 0.95 · 0.96 · 0.97

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.93

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy netepi-case-manager || rpm -q netepi-case-manager || netepi-case-manager --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.93 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison netepi-case-manager sudo apt install netepi-case-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.93> sudo apt-mark hold netepi-case-manager

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

dnf --showduplicates list netepi-case-manager sudo dnf downgrade netepi-case-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.93> sudo dnf versionlock add netepi-case-manager

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-6052?

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

Is CVE-2006-6052 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6052 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-2006-6052 affect?

CVE-2006-6052 affects netepi case manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). NetEpi Case Manager before 0.98 generates different error messages depending on whether or not a username is valid, which allows remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames.

How urgent is CVE-2006-6052?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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