How severe is CVE-2004-2006?

CVE-2004-2006 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-2006 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2006?

CVE-2004-2006 primarily affects Trend Micro Officescan. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2006?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-2006 published?

CVE-2004-2006 was published on 2004-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2006

CVE-2004-2006 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Trend Micro Officescan with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Trend Micro Officescan
Published: 2004-05-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Trend Micro OfficeScan 3.0 - 6.0 has default permissions of "Everyone Full Control" on the installation directory and registry keys, which allows local users to disable virus protection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2006?: Trend Micro OfficeScan 3.0 - 6.0 has default permissions of "Everyone Full Control" on the installation directory and registry keys, which allows local users to disable virus protection.
How severe is CVE-2004-2006?: CVE-2004-2006 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2006 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2006?: CVE-2004-2006 primarily affects Trend Micro Officescan. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2006?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2006 published?: CVE-2004-2006 was published on 2004-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:trend_micro:officescan:3.0:*:corporate:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trend_micro:officescan:corporate_3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trend_micro:officescan:corporate_3.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trend_micro:officescan:corporate_3.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trend_micro:officescan:corporate_3.54:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trend_micro:officescan:corporate_5.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:trend_micro:officescan:corporate_5.58:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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