CVE-2006-5600: Axalto Protiva 1.1, possibly only non-commercial versions, stores passwords in plaintext in files with inse...

Security readout for executives and security teams

Axalto Protiva 1.1 reportedly stored passwords in plaintext configuration files with weak file permissions. A person who already has local access to the system could read those passwords and use them to gain higher privileges. The public record does not provide CVSS scoring, confirmed affected editions beyond possible non-commercial versions, or vendor patch details. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running legacy Axalto Protiva 1.1 installations, possibly non-commercial versions. Risk depends on whether untrusted or lower-privileged local users can access the affected host and configuration files. Treat as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless Protiva is still in active use on shared systems. Prioritize remediation where local user separation matters, credentials are reused, or the affected host has privileged access to business systems. Mitigation focus: Identify any Axalto Protiva 1.1 deployments, including legacy or non-commercial installations.; Check vendor or maintainer guidance for supported fixes or replacement options.; Restrict configuration-file access to required administrative or service accounts only..

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Jun 29, 2026, 09:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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