How severe is CVE-2006-6429?

CVE-2006-6429 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6429 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6429?

CVE-2006-6429 primarily affects Xerox Workcentre. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6429?

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

When was CVE-2006-6429 published?

CVE-2006-6429 was published on 2006-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6429

CVE-2006-6429 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xerox Workcentre with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Xerox Workcentre
Published: 2006-12-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Xerox WorkCentre and WorkCentre Pro before 12.060.17.000, 13.x before 13.060.17.000, and 14.x before 14.060.17.000 allows attackers to modify certain configuration settings via unspecified vectors involving the "TFTP/BOOTP auto configuration option."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6429?: Xerox WorkCentre and WorkCentre Pro before 12.060.17.000, 13.x before 13.060.17.000, and 14.x before 14.060.17.000 allows attackers to modify certain configuration settings via unspecified vectors involving the "TFTP/BOOTP auto configuration option."
How severe is CVE-2006-6429?: CVE-2006-6429 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6429 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6429?: CVE-2006-6429 primarily affects Xerox Workcentre. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6429?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6429 published?: CVE-2006-6429 was published on 2006-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre:12.060.17.000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre:12.060.17.000:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre:13.060.17.000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre:13.060.17.000:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre:14.060.17.000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre:14.060.17.000:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*

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