How severe is CVE-2006-2007?

CVE-2006-2007 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-2007 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2007?

CVE-2006-2007 primarily affects Winny. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2007?

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-2006-2007 published?

CVE-2006-2007 was published on 2006-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2007

CVE-2006-2007 is a high-severity vulnerability in Winny 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: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Winny
Published: 2006-04-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Winny 2.0 b7.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long strings to certain commands sent to the file transfer port.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2007?: Heap-based buffer overflow in Winny 2.0 b7.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long strings to certain commands sent to the file transfer port.
How severe is CVE-2006-2007?: CVE-2006-2007 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-2007 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2007?: CVE-2006-2007 primarily affects Winny. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2007?: 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-2006-2007 published?: CVE-2006-2007 was published on 2006-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:winny:winny:2.0b5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:winny:winny:2.0b7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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