How severe is CVE-2006-3653?

CVE-2006-3653 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2006-3653 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-3653?

CVE-2006-3653 affects Microsoft Works. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3653?

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

When was CVE-2006-3653 published?

CVE-2006-3653 was published on 2006-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-3653

CVE-2006-3653 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Works with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 15% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Works
Published: 2006-07-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

wksss.exe 8.4.702.0 in Microsoft Works Spreadsheet 8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption or crash) via crafted (1) Works, (2) Excel, and (3) Lotus 1-2-3 files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3653?: wksss.exe 8.4.702.0 in Microsoft Works Spreadsheet 8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption or crash) via crafted (1) Works, (2) Excel, and (3) Lotus 1-2-3 files.
How severe is CVE-2006-3653?: CVE-2006-3653 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-3653 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3653?: CVE-2006-3653 affects Microsoft Works. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3653?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-3653 published?: CVE-2006-3653 was published on 2006-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:works:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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