How severe is CVE-2006-0232?

CVE-2006-0232 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-0232 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-0232?

CVE-2006-0232 affects Symantec Antivirus Scan Engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0232?

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

When was CVE-2006-0232 published?

CVE-2006-0232 was published on 2006-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0232

CVE-2006-0232 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Antivirus Scan Engine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Symantec Antivirus Scan Engine
Published: 2006-04-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Symantec Scan Engine 5.0.0.24, and possibly other versions before 5.1.0.7, stores sensitive log and virus definition files under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain the information via direct requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0232?: Symantec Scan Engine 5.0.0.24, and possibly other versions before 5.1.0.7, stores sensitive log and virus definition files under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain the information via direct requests.
How severe is CVE-2006-0232?: CVE-2006-0232 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-0232 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0232?: CVE-2006-0232 affects Symantec Antivirus Scan Engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0232?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0232 published?: CVE-2006-0232 was published on 2006-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:antivirus_scan_engine:5.0.0.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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