How severe is CVE-2006-2155?

CVE-2006-2155 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-2155 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2155?

CVE-2006-2155 affects Emc Retrospect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2155?

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

When was CVE-2006-2155 published?

CVE-2006-2155 was published on 2006-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2155

CVE-2006-2155 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Emc Retrospect with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Emc Retrospect
Published: 2006-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

EMC Retrospect for Windows 6.5 before 6.5.382, 7.0 before 7.0.344, and 7.5 before 7.5.1.105 allows local users to execute arbitrary code by replacing the Retrospect.exe file, possibly due to improper file permissions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2155?: EMC Retrospect for Windows 6.5 before 6.5.382, 7.0 before 7.0.344, and 7.5 before 7.5.1.105 allows local users to execute arbitrary code by replacing the Retrospect.exe file, possibly due to improper file permissions.
How severe is CVE-2006-2155?: CVE-2006-2155 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2155 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2155?: CVE-2006-2155 affects Emc Retrospect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2155?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2155 published?: CVE-2006-2155 was published on 2006-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:retrospect:*:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*

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