How severe is CVE-2006-4886?

CVE-2006-4886 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2006-4886 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-2006-4886?

CVE-2006-4886 primarily affects Mcafee Scan Engine. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4886?

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

When was CVE-2006-4886 published?

CVE-2006-4886 was published on 2006-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4886

CVE-2006-4886 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Scan Engine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mcafee Scan Engine
Published: 2006-09-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The VirusScan On-Access Scan component in McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 7.1.0 and Scan Engine 4.4.00 allows local privileged users to bypass security restrictions and disable the On-Access Scan option by opening the program via the task bar and quickly clicking the Disable button, possibly due to an interface-related race condition.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4886?: The VirusScan On-Access Scan component in McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 7.1.0 and Scan Engine 4.4.00 allows local privileged users to bypass security restrictions and disable the On-Access Scan option by opening the program via the task bar and quickly clicking the Disable button, possibly due to an interface-related race condition.
How severe is CVE-2006-4886?: CVE-2006-4886 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-4886 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-2006-4886?: CVE-2006-4886 primarily affects Mcafee Scan Engine. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4886?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4886 published?: CVE-2006-4886 was published on 2006-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:scan_engine:4.4.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:virusscan_enterprise:7.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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