CVE-2006-6849: administration/index.php in Cahier de texte (CDT) 2.2 does not properly exit when authentication fails, whi...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2006-6849 is an authentication bypass in Cahier de texte (CDT) 2.2. The administration page reportedly continues processing after failed authentication, allowing remote users to perform administrative actions without valid access. Treat any exposed legacy CDT 2.2 instance as a business risk. Exposure is most likely in legacy CDT 2.2 deployments with the administration interface reachable from untrusted networks. Prevalence is probably limited because the product and CVE are old, but any remaining internet-facing instance is sensitive. Prioritize investigation if CDT is externally reachable or supports operational records. The issue can permit unauthorized administration, but urgency depends on whether the legacy software exists in your environment. Mitigation focus: Identify whether any CDT 2.2 instance is still deployed.; Check vendor or maintainer guidance for fixed versions or removal advice.; Restrict the administration interface to trusted networks only..

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Jun 29, 2026, 08:30 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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