CVE-2006-6953: The virtual keyboard implementation in GlobeTrotter Mobility Manager changes the color of a key as it is press

Routine

LOW 2.1MITIGATE

CVE-2006-6953 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting mobility manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The virtual keyboard implementation in GlobeTrotter Mobility Manager changes the color of a key as it is pressed, which allows local users to capture arbitrary keystrokes, such as for passwords, by shoulder surfing or grabbing periodic screenshots.

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 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2007-01-29
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: globetrotter

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-01-29 16:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

globetrotter mobility manager MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mobility-manager || rpm -q mobility-manager || mobility-manager --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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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-2006-6953?

mobility manager: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-6953 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6953 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-2006-6953 affect?

CVE-2006-6953 affects mobility manager. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). The virtual keyboard implementation in GlobeTrotter Mobility Manager changes the color of a key as it is pressed, which allows local users to capture arbitrary keystrokes, such as for passwords, by shoulder surfing or grabbing periodic scre

How urgent is CVE-2006-6953?

Priority 14/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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