How severe is CVE-2006-6441?

CVE-2006-6441 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6441 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6441?

CVE-2006-6441 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-2006-6441?

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

When was CVE-2006-6441 published?

CVE-2006-6441 was published on 2006-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6441

CVE-2006-6441 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xerox Workcentre 232 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Xerox Workcentre 232
Published: 2006-12-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Xerox WorkCentre and WorkCentre Pro before 12.050.03.000, 13.x before 13.050.03.000, and 14.x before 14.050.03.000 allows local users to bypass security controls and boot Alchemy via certain alternate boot media, as demonstrated by a USB thumb drive.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6441?: Xerox WorkCentre and WorkCentre Pro before 12.050.03.000, 13.x before 13.050.03.000, and 14.x before 14.050.03.000 allows local users to bypass security controls and boot Alchemy via certain alternate boot media, as demonstrated by a USB thumb drive.
How severe is CVE-2006-6441?: CVE-2006-6441 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6441 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6441?: CVE-2006-6441 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-2006-6441?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6441 published?: CVE-2006-6441 was published on 2006-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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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