How severe is CVE-2006-6471?

CVE-2006-6471 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2006-6471 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6471?

CVE-2006-6471 primarily affects Xerox Workcentre. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6471?

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-2006-6471 published?

CVE-2006-6471 was published on 2006-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6471

CVE-2006-6471 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Xerox Workcentre 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: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Xerox Workcentre
Published: 2006-12-11
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 use weak permissions for certain files, which allows unspecified file access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6471?: 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 use weak permissions for certain files, which allows unspecified file access.
How severe is CVE-2006-6471?: CVE-2006-6471 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-6471 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6471?: CVE-2006-6471 primarily affects Xerox Workcentre. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6471?: 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-2006-6471 published?: CVE-2006-6471 was published on 2006-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:xerox:workcentre:*:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*

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