How severe is CVE-2006-4887?

CVE-2006-4887 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-4887 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4887?

CVE-2006-4887 primarily affects Apple Apple Remote Desktop. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4887?

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-2006-4887 published?

CVE-2006-4887 was published on 2006-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4887

CVE-2006-4887 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple 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% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Apple Remote Desktop
Published: 2006-09-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Apple Remote Desktop (ARD) for Mac OS X 10.2.8 and later does not drop privileges on the remote machine while installing certain applications, which allows local users to bypass authentication and gain privileges by selecting the icon during installation. NOTE: it could be argued that the issue is not in Remote Desktop itself, but in applications that are installed while using it.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4887?: Apple Remote Desktop (ARD) for Mac OS X 10.2.8 and later does not drop privileges on the remote machine while installing certain applications, which allows local users to bypass authentication and gain privileges by selecting the icon during installation. NOTE: it could be argued that the issue is not in Remote Desktop itself, but in applications that are installed while using it.
How severe is CVE-2006-4887?: CVE-2006-4887 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-4887 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4887?: CVE-2006-4887 primarily affects Apple Apple Remote Desktop. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4887?: 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-2006-4887 published?: CVE-2006-4887 was published on 2006-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:apple_remote_desktop:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:apple_remote_desktop:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:apple_remote_desktop:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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