How severe is CVE-2006-0062?

CVE-2006-0062 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2006-0062 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-0062?

CVE-2006-0062 affects Sillycycle Xlockmore. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0062?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-0062 published?

CVE-2006-0062 was published on 2019-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0062

CVE-2006-0062 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sillycycle Xlockmore with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-306.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Sillycycle Xlockmore
Published: 2019-11-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

xlockmore 5.13 allows potential xlock bypass when FVWM switches to the same virtual desktop as a new Gaim window.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0062?: xlockmore 5.13 allows potential xlock bypass when FVWM switches to the same virtual desktop as a new Gaim window.
How severe is CVE-2006-0062?: CVE-2006-0062 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2006-0062 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0062?: CVE-2006-0062 affects Sillycycle Xlockmore. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0062?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-0062 published?: CVE-2006-0062 was published on 2019-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sillycycle:xlockmore:5.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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