PatchTheCVECVE-2006-6995: mycontacts.php in V3 Chat allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges as other users via a modified m
CVE-2006-6995 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.0) affecting v3chat instant messenger. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
mycontacts.php in V3 Chat allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges as other users via a modified membername parameter.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.0 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.6% (top 24%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2007-02-12 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Exploit-DB: V3 Chat Instant Messenger - 'mycontacts.php' membername Arbitrary User Buddy List Manipulation
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-2006-6995?
v3chat instant messenger: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2006-6995 being exploited?
CVE-2006-6995 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-2006-6995 affect?
CVE-2006-6995 affects v3chat instant messenger. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.0). mycontacts.php in V3 Chat allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges as other users via a modified membername parameter.
How urgent is CVE-2006-6995?
Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference