UNKNOWN CVSS 5.0
Published: 2006-05-15

CVE-2006-2354

ipswitch whatsup_professional Security Advisory (CVE-2006-2354)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2006-2354 impacting ipswitch whatsup_professional. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.0 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
NmConsole/Login.asp in Ipswitch WhatsUp Professional 2006 and Ipswitch WhatsUp Professional 2006 Premium generates different error messages in a way that allows remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product ipswitch / whatsup_professional
Affected Versions 2006
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2006-2354 impacting ipswitch whatsup_professional.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2006-2354.yaml
id: cve-2006-2354

info:
  name: ipswitch whatsup_professional - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2006-2354 affecting ipswitch whatsup_professional.
    Evaluation: NmConsole/Login.asp in Ipswitch WhatsUp Professional 2006 and Ipswitch WhatsUp Professional 2006 Premium generates different error messages in a way t...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2006-2354
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 5.0
    cve-id: CVE-2006-2354
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2006-2354,ipswitch,whatsup_professional,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "whatsup_professional"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2006-2354.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2006-2354
# Target: ipswitch whatsup_professional | CVSS: 5.0 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2006-2354 (ipswitch whatsup_professional)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against ipswitch whatsup_professional scope (2006).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2006-2354.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2006-2354
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install whatsup_professional 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade whatsup_professional 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update whatsup_professional

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i whatsup_professional 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i whatsup_professional

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2006-2354 in ipswitch whatsup_professional?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update ipswitch whatsup_professional packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2006-2354?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2006-2354?

CVE-2006-2354 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.0 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.0
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2006-2354
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor ipswitch
Product whatsup_professional
Published 2006-05-15
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N