How severe is CVE-2006-4640?

CVE-2006-4640 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-4640 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4640?

CVE-2006-4640 primarily affects Adobe Flash Player. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4640?

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

When was CVE-2006-4640 published?

CVE-2006-4640 was published on 2006-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4640

CVE-2006-4640 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Adobe Flash Player
Published: 2006-09-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 9.0.16.0 allows user-assisted remote attackers to bypass the allowScriptAccess protection via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4640?: Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 9.0.16.0 allows user-assisted remote attackers to bypass the allowScriptAccess protection via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2006-4640?: CVE-2006-4640 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-4640 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4640?: CVE-2006-4640 primarily affects Adobe Flash Player. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4640?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4640 published?: CVE-2006-4640 was published on 2006-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:basic:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:8:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:mx_2004:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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