How severe is CVE-2006-4316?

CVE-2006-4316 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-4316 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4316?

CVE-2006-4316 primarily affects Ssh Tectia Manager. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4316?

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-2006-4316 published?

CVE-2006-4316 was published on 2006-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4316

CVE-2006-4316 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ssh Tectia Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ssh Tectia Manager
Published: 2006-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SSH Tectia Management Agent 2.1.2 allows local users to gain root privileges by running a program called sshd, which is obtained from a process listing when the "Restart" action is selected from the Management server GUI, which causes the agent to locate the pathname of the user's program and restart it with root privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4316?: SSH Tectia Management Agent 2.1.2 allows local users to gain root privileges by running a program called sshd, which is obtained from a process listing when the "Restart" action is selected from the Management server GUI, which causes the agent to locate the pathname of the user's program and restart it with root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2006-4316?: CVE-2006-4316 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-4316 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4316?: CVE-2006-4316 primarily affects Ssh Tectia Manager. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4316?: 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-2006-4316 published?: CVE-2006-4316 was published on 2006-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ssh:tectia_manager:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ssh:tectia_manager:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ssh:tectia_manager:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ssh:tectia_manager:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ssh:tectia_manager:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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