How severe is CVE-2006-4413?

CVE-2006-4413 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-4413 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4413?

CVE-2006-4413 affects Apple Remote Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4413?

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-2006-4413 published?

CVE-2006-4413 was published on 2006-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4413

CVE-2006-4413 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Remote Desktop 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% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Remote Desktop
Published: 2006-11-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Apple Remote Desktop before 3.1 uses insecure permissions for certain built-in packages, which allows local users on an Apple Remote Desktop administration system to modify the packages and gain root privileges on client systems that use the packages.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4413?: Apple Remote Desktop before 3.1 uses insecure permissions for certain built-in packages, which allows local users on an Apple Remote Desktop administration system to modify the packages and gain root privileges on client systems that use the packages.
How severe is CVE-2006-4413?: CVE-2006-4413 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-4413 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4413?: CVE-2006-4413 affects Apple Remote Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4413?: 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-2006-4413 published?: CVE-2006-4413 was published on 2006-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:remote_desktop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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