CVE-2006-6145: CRYPTOCard CRYPTO-Server before 6.4.56 stores LDAP credentials in plaintext in UninstallerData\installvariable

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-6145 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting crypto-server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

CRYPTOCard CRYPTO-Server before 6.4.56 stores LDAP credentials in plaintext in UninstallerData\installvariables.properties, which has insecure permissions and allows local users to obtain the credentials. NOTE: The provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely 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	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-11-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cryptocard

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-11-28 23:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cryptocard crypto-server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.4.55

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.4.55

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy crypto-server || rpm -q crypto-server || crypto-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.4.55 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison crypto-server sudo apt install crypto-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.4.55> sudo apt-mark hold crypto-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list crypto-server sudo dnf downgrade crypto-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.4.55> sudo dnf versionlock add crypto-server

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-2006-6145?

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

Is CVE-2006-6145 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6145 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-2006-6145 affect?

CVE-2006-6145 affects crypto-server. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). CRYPTOCard CRYPTO-Server before 6.4.56 stores LDAP credentials in plaintext in UninstallerData\installvariables.properties, which has insecure permissions and allows local users to obtain the credentials. NOTE: The provenance of this inform

How urgent is CVE-2006-6145?

Priority 14/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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