How severe is CVE-2006-4657?

CVE-2006-4657 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-4657 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4657?

CVE-2006-4657 primarily affects Panda Panda Platinum Internet Security. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4657?

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-2006-4657 published?

CVE-2006-4657 was published on 2006-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4657

CVE-2006-4657 is a high-severity vulnerability in Panda Panda Platinum Internet Security 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% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Panda Panda Platinum Internet Security
Published: 2006-09-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Panda Platinum Internet Security 2006 10.02.01 and 2007 11.00.00 stores service executables under the product's installation directory with weak permissions, which allows local users to obtain LocalSystem privileges by modifying (1) WebProxy.exe or (2) PAVSRV51.EXE.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4657?: Panda Platinum Internet Security 2006 10.02.01 and 2007 11.00.00 stores service executables under the product's installation directory with weak permissions, which allows local users to obtain LocalSystem privileges by modifying (1) WebProxy.exe or (2) PAVSRV51.EXE.
How severe is CVE-2006-4657?: CVE-2006-4657 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-4657 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4657?: CVE-2006-4657 primarily affects Panda Panda Platinum Internet Security. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4657?: 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-2006-4657 published?: CVE-2006-4657 was published on 2006-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:panda:panda_platinum_internet_security:2006_10.02.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:panda:panda_platinum_internet_security:2007_11.00.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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