How severe is CVE-2006-5966?

CVE-2006-5966 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-5966 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5966?

CVE-2006-5966 primarily affects Panda Activescan. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5966?

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

When was CVE-2006-5966 published?

CVE-2006-5966 was published on 2006-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5966

CVE-2006-5966 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Panda Activescan with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Panda Activescan
Published: 2006-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Panda ActiveScan 5.53.00, and other versions before 5.54.01, allows remote attackers to (1) reboot the system using the Reinicializar method in the ActiveScan.1 ActiveX control, or (2) determine arbitrary file existence and size via the ObtenerTamano method in the PAVPZ.SOS.1 ActiveX control.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5966?: Panda ActiveScan 5.53.00, and other versions before 5.54.01, allows remote attackers to (1) reboot the system using the Reinicializar method in the ActiveScan.1 ActiveX control, or (2) determine arbitrary file existence and size via the ObtenerTamano method in the PAVPZ.SOS.1 ActiveX control.
How severe is CVE-2006-5966?: CVE-2006-5966 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5966 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5966?: CVE-2006-5966 primarily affects Panda Activescan. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5966?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5966 published?: CVE-2006-5966 was published on 2006-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:panda:activescan:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:panda:activescan:5.53.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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