How severe is CVE-2006-6244?

CVE-2006-6244 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-6244 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6244?

CVE-2006-6244 affects Coalescent Systems Freepbx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6244?

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-2006-6244 published?

CVE-2006-6244 was published on 2006-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6244

CVE-2006-6244 is a high-severity vulnerability in Coalescent Systems Freepbx 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: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Coalescent Systems Freepbx
Published: 2006-12-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Coalescent Systems freePBX (formerly Asterisk Management Portal) before 2.2.0rc1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in (1) CALLERID(name) or (2) CALLERID(number).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6244?: Coalescent Systems freePBX (formerly Asterisk Management Portal) before 2.2.0rc1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in (1) CALLERID(name) or (2) CALLERID(number).
How severe is CVE-2006-6244?: CVE-2006-6244 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-6244 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6244?: CVE-2006-6244 affects Coalescent Systems Freepbx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6244?: 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-2006-6244 published?: CVE-2006-6244 was published on 2006-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:coalescent_systems:freepbx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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