CVE-2006-1627
CVE-2006-1627 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Adobe Document Server for Reader Extensions 6.0 does not provide proper access control, which allows remote authenticated users to perform privileged actions by modifying the (1) actionID and (2) pageID parameters. NOTE: due to an error during reservation, this identifier was inadvertently associated with multiple issues. Other CVE identifiers have been assigned to handle other problems that are covered by the same disclosure.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-1627?
- Adobe Document Server for Reader Extensions 6.0 does not provide proper access control, which allows remote authenticated users to perform privileged actions by modifying the (1) actionID and (2) pageID parameters. NOTE: due to an error during reservation, this identifier was inadvertently associated with multiple issues. Other CVE identifiers have been assigned to handle other problems that are covered by the same disclosure.
- How severe is CVE-2006-1627?
- CVE-2006-1627 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-1627 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-1627?
- CVE-2006-1627 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-1627?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2006-1627 published?
- CVE-2006-1627 was published on 2006-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15924
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-68/advisory/
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015905
- http://www.adobe.com/support/techdocs/322699.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/430869/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17500
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1342
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25769
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:*:*:reader_extensions:*:*:*:*:*
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