How severe is CVE-2006-3593?

CVE-2006-3593 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-3593 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-3593?

CVE-2006-3593 primarily affects Cisco Unified Callmanager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3593?

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

When was CVE-2006-3593 published?

CVE-2006-3593 was published on 2006-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-3593

CVE-2006-3593 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Unified Callmanager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cisco Unified Callmanager
Published: 2006-07-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The command line interface (CLI) in Cisco Unified CallManager (CUCM) 5.0(1) through 5.0(3a) allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files by redirecting a command's output to a file or folder, aka bug CSCse31704.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3593?: The command line interface (CLI) in Cisco Unified CallManager (CUCM) 5.0(1) through 5.0(3a) allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files by redirecting a command's output to a file or folder, aka bug CSCse31704.
How severe is CVE-2006-3593?: CVE-2006-3593 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-3593 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3593?: CVE-2006-3593 primarily affects Cisco Unified Callmanager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3593?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-3593 published?: CVE-2006-3593 was published on 2006-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_callmanager:5.0\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_callmanager:5.0\(2\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_callmanager:5.0\(3\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_callmanager:5.0\(3a\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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