How severe is CVE-2006-5902?

CVE-2006-5902 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5902 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5902?

CVE-2006-5902 affects Viksoe Gmail Drive. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5902?

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-2006-5902 published?

CVE-2006-5902 was published on 2006-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5902

CVE-2006-5902 is a high-severity vulnerability in Viksoe Gmail Drive with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Viksoe Gmail Drive
Published: 2006-11-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

viksoe GMail Drive shell extension allows remote attackers to perform virtual filesystem actions via e-mail messages with certain subject lines, as demonstrated by (1) a GMAILFS: [13;a;1] message with a new filename and a file attachment, which injects a new file into the filesystem; (2) a GMAILFS: [13;a;1] message with an existing filename and a file attachment, which overwrites existing file content; and (3) a GMAILFS: [14;a;1] message, which creates a folder.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5902?: viksoe GMail Drive shell extension allows remote attackers to perform virtual filesystem actions via e-mail messages with certain subject lines, as demonstrated by (1) a GMAILFS: [13;a;1] message with a new filename and a file attachment, which injects a new file into the filesystem; (2) a GMAILFS: [13;a;1] message with an existing filename and a file attachment, which overwrites existing file content; and (3) a GMAILFS: [14;a;1] message, which creates a folder.
How severe is CVE-2006-5902?: CVE-2006-5902 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5902 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5902?: CVE-2006-5902 affects Viksoe Gmail Drive. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5902?: 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-2006-5902 published?: CVE-2006-5902 was published on 2006-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450683/100/0/threaded

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:viksoe:gmail_drive:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*