CVE-2006-6430
CVE-2006-6430 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xerox Workcentre 232 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Xerox Workcentre 232
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Web services in 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 do not require HTTPS, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the unencrypted HTTP traffic.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-6430?
- Web services in 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 do not require HTTPS, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the unencrypted HTTP traffic.
- How severe is CVE-2006-6430?
- CVE-2006-6430 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-6430 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-6430?
- CVE-2006-6430 primarily affects Xerox Workcentre 232. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-6430?
- 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-2006-6430 published?
- CVE-2006-6430 was published on 2006-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23265
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21365
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4791
- http://www.xerox.com/downloads/usa/en/c/cert_XRX06_006_v1b.pdf
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30679
Affected products (12)
- cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_232:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_232:*:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_238:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_238:*:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_245:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_245:*:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_255:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_255:*:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_265:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_265:*:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_275:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre_275:*:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*
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