How severe is CVE-2006-6454?

CVE-2006-6454 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2006-6454 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6454?

CVE-2006-6454 affects J-owamp Web Interface. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6454?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-6454 published?

CVE-2006-6454 was published on 2006-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6454

CVE-2006-6454 is a critical-severity vulnerability in J-owamp Web Interface with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: J-owamp Web Interface
Published: 2006-12-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

execInBackground.php in J-OWAMP Web Interface 2.1b and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters to the (1) exe and (2) args parameters, which are used in an exec function call. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6454?: execInBackground.php in J-OWAMP Web Interface 2.1b and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters to the (1) exe and (2) args parameters, which are used in an exec function call. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2006-6454?: CVE-2006-6454 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-6454 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6454?: CVE-2006-6454 affects J-owamp Web Interface. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6454?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-6454 published?: CVE-2006-6454 was published on 2006-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:j-owamp:web_interface:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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