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CVE-2006-6583: ScriptMate User Manager 2.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-6583 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting user manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

ScriptMate User Manager 2.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors related to (1) the Logins box and (2) the Search box.

Why this priority

  • High severity
  • Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited listNo
Published2006-12-15
Last modified2026-06-16
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: scriptmate

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

scriptmate user manager UPGRADE
Affected: <= 2.1
Fixed in: newer than 2.1
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy user-manager || rpm -q user-manager || user-manager --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade user-manager
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade user-manager
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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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-2006-6583?

user manager: upgrade to newer than 2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-6583 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6583 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-2006-6583 affect?

CVE-2006-6583 affects user manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). ScriptMate User Manager 2.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors related to (1) the Logins box and (2) the Search box.

How urgent is CVE-2006-6583?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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