How severe is CVE-2006-2806?

CVE-2006-2806 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-2806 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2806?

CVE-2006-2806 affects Apache James. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2806?

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-2006-2806 published?

CVE-2006-2806 was published on 2006-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2806

CVE-2006-2806 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache James with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apache James
Published: 2006-06-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The SMTP server in Apache Java Mail Enterprise Server (aka Apache James) 2.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a long argument to the MAIL command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2806?: The SMTP server in Apache Java Mail Enterprise Server (aka Apache James) 2.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a long argument to the MAIL command.
How severe is CVE-2006-2806?: CVE-2006-2806 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-2806 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2806?: CVE-2006-2806 affects Apache James. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2806?: 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-2006-2806 published?: CVE-2006-2806 was published on 2006-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:james:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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