How severe is CVE-2006-6286?

CVE-2006-6286 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.7, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2006-6286 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6286?

CVE-2006-6286 primarily affects Palm Palm Desktop. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6286?

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

When was CVE-2006-6286 published?

CVE-2006-6286 was published on 2006-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6286

CVE-2006-6286 is a low-severity vulnerability in Palm Palm Desktop with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.7. 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 1.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Palm Palm Desktop
Published: 2006-12-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Palm Desktop 4.1.4 and earlier stores user data with weak permissions under the application directory, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information (address books, calendar files, and todo lists of other users) via unspecified vectors. NOTE: The provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6286?: Palm Desktop 4.1.4 and earlier stores user data with weak permissions under the application directory, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information (address books, calendar files, and todo lists of other users) via unspecified vectors. NOTE: The provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2006-6286?: CVE-2006-6286 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.7, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-6286 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6286?: CVE-2006-6286 primarily affects Palm Palm Desktop. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6286?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6286 published?: CVE-2006-6286 was published on 2006-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:palm:palm_desktop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:palm:palm_desktop:4.0b76:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:palm:palm_desktop:4.0b77:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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