How severe is CVE-2006-1672?

CVE-2006-1672 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-1672 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-1672?

CVE-2006-1672 primarily affects Cisco Transport Controller. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1672?

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-2006-1672 published?

CVE-2006-1672 was published on 2006-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-1672

CVE-2006-1672 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Transport Controller 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% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cisco Transport Controller
Published: 2006-04-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The installation of Cisco Transport Controller (CTC) for Cisco Optical Networking System (ONS) 15000 series nodes adds a Java policy file entry with a wildcard that grants the java.security.AllPermission permission to any http URL containing "fs/LAUNCHER.jar", which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on a CTC workstation, aka bug ID CSCea25049.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1672?: The installation of Cisco Transport Controller (CTC) for Cisco Optical Networking System (ONS) 15000 series nodes adds a Java policy file entry with a wildcard that grants the java.security.AllPermission permission to any http URL containing "fs/LAUNCHER.jar", which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on a CTC workstation, aka bug ID CSCea25049.
How severe is CVE-2006-1672?: CVE-2006-1672 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-1672 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1672?: CVE-2006-1672 primarily affects Cisco Transport Controller. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1672?: 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-2006-1672 published?: CVE-2006-1672 was published on 2006-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (24)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:transport_controller:4.0.x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:optical_networking_systems_software:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:optical_networking_systems_software:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:optical_networking_systems_software:1.1\(0\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:optical_networking_systems_software:1.1\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:optical_networking_systems_software:1.3\(0\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:optical_networking_systems_software:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:optical_networking_systems_software:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:optical_networking_systems_software:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:optical_networking_systems_software:3.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:optical_networking_systems_software:3.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:optical_networking_systems_software:4.0\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:optical_networking_systems_software:4.0\(2\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:optical_networking_systems_software:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:optical_networking_systems_software:4.1\(0\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:optical_networking_systems_software:4.1\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:optical_networking_systems_software:4.1\(2\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:optical_networking_systems_software:4.1\(3\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:optical_networking_systems_software:4.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:optical_networking_systems_software:4.6\(0\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:optical_networking_systems_software:4.6\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ons_15310-cl_series:0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ons_15600:0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ons_15454_mspp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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