How severe is CVE-2006-0446?

CVE-2006-0446 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-0446 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-0446?

CVE-2006-0446 primarily affects Webwork. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0446?

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

When was CVE-2006-0446 published?

CVE-2006-0446 was published on 2006-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0446

CVE-2006-0446 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webwork with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Webwork
Published: 2006-01-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in WeBWorK 2.1.3 and 2.2-pre1 allows remote privileged attackers to execute arbitrary commands as the web server via unknown attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0446?: Unspecified vulnerability in WeBWorK 2.1.3 and 2.2-pre1 allows remote privileged attackers to execute arbitrary commands as the web server via unknown attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2006-0446?: CVE-2006-0446 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-0446 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0446?: CVE-2006-0446 primarily affects Webwork. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0446?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0446 published?: CVE-2006-0446 was published on 2006-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:webwork:webwork:2.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webwork:webwork:2.2-pre1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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