CVE-2006-6933: Easy Chat Server 2.1 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which a

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-6933 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting easy chat server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Easy Chat Server 2.1 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download certain files via direct requests to files such as (1) ServerKey.pem and (2) AcceptIP.txt. NOTE: The provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-01-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: efs software

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-01-16 23:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

efs software easy chat server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy easy-chat-server || rpm -q easy-chat-server || easy-chat-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison easy-chat-server sudo apt install easy-chat-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1> sudo apt-mark hold easy-chat-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list easy-chat-server sudo dnf downgrade easy-chat-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1> sudo dnf versionlock add easy-chat-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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-6933?

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

Is CVE-2006-6933 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6933 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-2006-6933 affect?

CVE-2006-6933 affects easy chat server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Easy Chat Server 2.1 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download certain files via direct requests to files such as (1) ServerKey.pem and (2) AcceptIP.txt. NOT

How urgent is CVE-2006-6933?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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