How severe is CVE-2006-4013?

CVE-2006-4013 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-4013 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4013?

CVE-2006-4013 primarily affects Symantec Brightmail Antispam. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4013?

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-2006-4013 published?

CVE-2006-4013 was published on 2006-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4013

CVE-2006-4013 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Brightmail Antispam with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Symantec Brightmail Antispam
Published: 2006-08-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Symantec Brightmail AntiSpam (SBAS) before 6.0.4, when the Control Center is allowed to connect from any computer, allow remote attackers to read and overwrite certain files via directory traversal sequences in (1) DATABLOB-GET and (2) DATABLOB-SAVE requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4013?: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Symantec Brightmail AntiSpam (SBAS) before 6.0.4, when the Control Center is allowed to connect from any computer, allow remote attackers to read and overwrite certain files via directory traversal sequences in (1) DATABLOB-GET and (2) DATABLOB-SAVE requests.
How severe is CVE-2006-4013?: CVE-2006-4013 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-4013 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4013?: CVE-2006-4013 primarily affects Symantec Brightmail Antispam. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4013?: 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-2006-4013 published?: CVE-2006-4013 was published on 2006-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:brightmail_antispam:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:brightmail_antispam:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:brightmail_antispam:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:brightmail_antispam:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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